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Drive Shaft and Axle

Front Hub/Steering Knuckle Repair Procedures

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General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
18steps
~118min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and rotate the caliper (A) upward so that it does not interfere.

    Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 31 N·m

  4. Remove the brake pads (A).
  5. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A) and secure the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98 N·m

  6. Loosen the front brake disc fixing screw (B) and remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.9 N·m

  7. Remove the drive shaft nut (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 274.6 ~ 294 N·m N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 ft-lbf)
    • Replace the drive shaft lock nut with a new one.
    • After installing the drive shaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
  8. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle using SST (09568-34000).
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).
    3. Use SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m
      • When using the SST, be careful not to damage the lower arm ball joint dust boot.
      • Keep the SST tied to the vehicle, as there is a risk of injury if the SST falls during removal of the lower arm ball joint.
      • Peripheral parts may be damaged if the lower arm ball joint is removed with a general tool such as a pry bar, so be sure to use the SST.
  9. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

  10. Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 71 N·m

  11. Disconnect the drive shaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
  12. Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and remove the steering knuckle assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

Inspection

  1. Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
  2. Check the brake disc for scratches and damage.
  3. Check the joint for cracks.
  4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Use SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
  2. Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Wheel Alignment")

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