Front
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE PRE-INSPECTIONWheel Bearing Play
1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate.
2. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
3. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
4. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, inspect and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
- Replace the wheel bearing as necessary.
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the hub bolt using the SSTs.
2. Install the hub bolt into the wheel hub and install a washer and hub nut on the hub bolt using a brass bar.
3. Tighten the hub nut while holding the wheel hub using a brass bar.
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Caution: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, adjust the total toe-in.
ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note
1. Secure the front wheel hub in a vise and remove the sensor rotor using the SSTs.
Note: The sensor rotor does not need to be removed unless replacing it.
Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
Note: The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.
1. Remove the hub bolts using a press.
Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
1. Install the new hub bolts using a press.
ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note
1. Install a new sensor rotor using the SST and a press.
Locknut Installation Note
1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.