Front Axle Installation
Front AxleINSTALLATION
1. While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 177 Nm (18.0 kgf-cm, 130 ft. lbs.)
2. Install the front drive shaft.
3. Install the front arm ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to strut.
5. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm (3.3 kgf-cm, 23.9 ft. lbs.)
6. Install the disc rotor on hub.
7. Install the disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque: 78 Nm (8.0 kgf-cm, 57.9 ft. lbs.)
8. Install the stabilizer link.
9. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut.
Tightening torque: 27.0 Nm (2.75 kgf-cm, 19.9 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.
10. Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
11. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque: 220 Nm (22.4 kgf-cm, 162 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
^ Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
12. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
13. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (9.2 kgf-cm, 66 ft. lbs.)