Front Axle Hub
FRONT AXLE HUBComponents:
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Remove the front wheel.
b. Remove the front disc brake caliper.
c. Remove the front disc.
HINT: Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.
d. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness at the center of the axle hub.
Maximum looseness: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
a. Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle hub.
Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
b. Install the front disc.
HINT: Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub before installing them.
c. Install the front disc brake caliper.
Torque: 109 Nm (1,114 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.)
d. Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
REMOVAL
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Hang down the disc brake caliper with a wire or equivalent.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
NOTICE: Ensure no oil attaches to the disc surface.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the end of the front drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the front drive shaft and front axle.
HINT: If it is difficult to disengage, tap the end of the front drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
b. Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to remove the front drive shaft from the front axle.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to push the front axle outward from the vehicle more than is necessary to remove it.
^ Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
^ Hang the front drive shaft down with a string or equivalent.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the front axle from the front shock absorber.
9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH
a. Mount the steering knuckle in a soft vise.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the deflector from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
10. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the clip and castle nut.
b. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09611-36020
NOTICE:
^ Do not damage the steering knuckle.
^ Securely hang SST to the spacer of the steering knuckle.
^ Replace the steering knuckle with a new one if the spacer comes off the steering knuckle.
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and front axle hub.
INSTALLATION
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the axle hub and dust cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
a. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle, and install the castle nut.
Torque: 71 Nm (724 kgf-cm, 52 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ Be careful that grease does not adhere to the threads or tapered part.
^ The clip hole alignment should be done after tightening the castle nut up to 60° beyond the torque specification.
b. Install a new clip.
3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH
a. Using SST and a press, press in a new dust deflector.
SST 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00720)
NOTICE: Align the dust deflector hole and the steering knuckle hole.
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the front axle to the shock absorber, insert the 2 bolts from the front of the vehicle and tighten the 2 nuts.
Torque: 153 Nm (1,560 kgf-cm, 113 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Apply engine oil to the nut threads or the seating surface only when reusing the bolt and nuts.
b. Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to engage the spline of the drive shaft and insert it to the front axle.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to push the front axle outward from the vehicle more than is necessary to remove it.
^ Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
^ Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
5. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
6. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 109 Nm (1,114 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.)
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
a. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new hub nut.
Torque: 216 Nm (2,200 kgf-cm, 159 ft. lbs.)
10. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
11. REMOVE FRONT DISC
12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
13. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT
14. INSTALL FRONT DISC
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Torque: 109 Nm (1,114 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.)
16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
a. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL