Front Axle Installation
INSTALLATION1) Install the transverse link ball joint to the housing.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft. lbs.)
2) While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt head, connect the housing and strut.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 152 Nm (15.5 kgf-m, 112 ft. lbs.)
3) Install the ABS sensor on the housing.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft. lbs.)
4) Install the disc rotor on the hub.
5) Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.
Tightening torque: 78 Nm (8 kgf-m, 57.9 ft. lbs.)
6) Install the front drive shaft.
7) Connect the stabilizer link.
8) Connect the tie-rod end ball joint and knuckle arm with a castle nut, and insert the cotter pin into the tie-rod end.
Castle nut tightening torque: Tighten to 27.0 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft. lbs.), and tighten further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
9) While depressing brake pedal, tighten the axle nut and lock it securely.
Tightening torque: 190 Nm (19 kgf-m, 140 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut.
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
10) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
11) Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (9.2 kgf-m, 66.5 ft. lbs.)