Front Axle Hub
FRONT AXLE HUBCOMPONENTS:
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0 mm (0 inch)
If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT
a. Using a dial indicator, check for runout in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
REMOVAL
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
a. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the lock nut.
SST 09930-00010
b. While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Remove the bolt, separate the sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
b. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts, separate the brake caliper.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST 09628-62011
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH
a. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub.
b. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
c. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with the axle hub.
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, remove the ball joint.
SST 09628-62011
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
a. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Using SST, remove the axle hub.
b. Using SST and a press, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle hub.
SST 09520-00031, 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH
a. Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.
HINT: Trox is registered trademark of Textron Inc.
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
a. Place the inner race (outside) on the bearing.
b. Using SST and a press, press the bearing until it contacts with the SST
c. Using a spanner to make the steering knuckle horizontal, fix it to the V block as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Be sure the steering knuckle is horizontally positioned.
d. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09527-17011, 09950-60020 (09951-00750), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
a. Using SST and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH
a. Place the dust cover and using a torx wrench (T30), torque the 4 bolts.
HINT: Trox is registered trademark of Textron Inc.
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
a. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
a. Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031), 09608-32010
HINT: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector with steering knuckle.
6. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
a. Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Align the matchmarks and install the drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle assembly LH.
b. Install the 2 bolts, nuts and axle assembly to the shock absorber.
Torque: 230 Nm (2,345 kgf-cm, 170 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and tighten the nut.
c. Push the front axle assembly toward the outside of the vehicle, fit the spline part of the drive shaft assembly to that of the front axle assembly and insert the drive shaft assembly into the front axle assembly.
NOTICE:
^ Do not push out the front axle assembly excessively.
^ Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH
a. Connect the lower arm and ball joint with the 2 nuts and bolt.
3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
b. Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 107 Nm (1,090 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.)
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
8. REMOVE FRONT DISC
9. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
10. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC
12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 107 Nm (1,090 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.)
13. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Install the sensor wire and flexible hose with the 1 bolt to the shock absorber.
Torque: 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the speed sensor with the 1 bolt to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
a. Install front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
15. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
a. Inspect front wheel alignment
16. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
a. Check ABS speed sensor signal.