Removal and Installation

AXLE HUB

SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL






2. Removal of drive shaft nut
- Loose the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the ground with the brakes applied.

4. Removal of caliper assembly
- Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with wires.

6. Disconnect of lower arm ball joint
- Using the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle.






CAUTION:
- Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the nearby part.
- Loose the nut but do not remove it.

8. Disconnection of tie rod end
- Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.






CAUTION:
- Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the nearby part.
- Loose the nut but do not remove it.

9. Removal of drive shaft
- Use the special tool to push out the drive shaft from the front hub.






INSPECTION:
- Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
- Check the oil seal for damage.
- Check the knuckle for cracks.
- Check for defective bearing.
- NOTE: If the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the knuckle, or of the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is loose, replace the bearing.

SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION






3. Installation of washer / 2. Drive shaft nut / 1. Cotter pin
1. Be sure to install the washer and drive shaft nut in the specified direction.
2. After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the ground and finally tighten the drive shaft nut.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188 ft.lbs) in maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.