Front Axle Assembly
ASSEMBLYEXCEPT STI MODEL
NOTE:
When the hub is to be removed from housing, replace the bearing set and oil seal with new ones.
1) Attach the hub to ST securely.
ST 927080000 HUB STAND
2) Using a hydraulic press, press new hub bolts until their seating surfaces contact the hub.
NOTE:
Use 12 mm (0.47 inch) dia. holes in HUB STAND to prevent bolts from tilting.
3) Clean dust or foreign particles from inside of housing.
4) Using the ST1 and ST2, press a new bearing into place.
ST1 927400000 HOUSING STAND
ST2 927100000 BEARING PULLER
NOTE:
Be careful not to remove the plastic lock from inner race when installing the bearing.
5) Using pliers, install the snap ring firmly.
6) Using the ST1 and ST2, press the outer oil seal until it contacts the bottom of housing.
ST1 927410000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2 927400000 HOUSING STAND
7) Using the ST1 and ST2, press the inner oil seal until it contacts the circlip.
ST1 927410000OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2 927400000 HOUSING STAND
8) Invert the ST and housing.
ST 927400000 HOUSING STAND
9) Apply sufficient grease to the oil seal lip.
Specified grease: SHELL 6459N
NOTE:
^ If specified grease is not available, remove the bearing grease and apply Auto Rex A instead.
^ Do not mix different types of grease.
10) Install the disc cover to housing with three bolts.
Tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)
11) Attach the hub to ST1 securely.
12) Clean dust or foreign particles from the polished surface of hub.
13) Using the ST2, press the bearing into hub by driving the inner race.
ST1 927080000 HUB STAND
ST2 927120000 HUB INSTALLER
