Front Axle Installation
INSTALLATION1. While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt head, connect housing and strut.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 177 Nm (18.0 kgf-m, 130 ft. lbs.)
2. Install front drive shaft.
3. Install transverse link ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft. lbs.)
4. Install ABS sensor harness on strut.
5. Install ABS sensor on housing.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft. lbs.)
6. Install disc rotor on hub.
7. Install disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque: 78 Nm (8 kgf-m, 57.9 ft. lbs.)
8. Connect stabilizer link.
9. Connect tie-rod end ball joint and knuckle arm with a castle nut, and insert cotter pin into tie-rod end.
Tightening torque: 27.0 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft. lbs.)
10. While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut and lock it securely.
Tightening torque: 216 Nm (22 kgf-m, 159 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut (3.0 L model: Olive color, 2.5 L model: Gold color).
^ 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.
11. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
12. Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 88 Nm (9 kgf-m, 65 ft. lbs.)