Front Axle Assembly

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front/rear wheel tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2
   Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A) and hang the brake caliper with wire.

   Tightening torque: 78.4–98 N·m

   

3. 3
   Unstake the drive shaft hub nut lock by tapping a chisel with a hammer.

   

4. 4
   Remove the lock nut from the front axle.

   Tightening torque: 274.6–294 N·m

   

5. 5
   Loosen the bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor.

   Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

   

6. 6
   Remove the cotter pin and nut from the steering tie rod end ball joint.

   Tightening Torque: 24.5–34 N·m

   

7. 7
   Disconnect the steering tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

   

8. 8
   Remove the lower arm bolt and nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

   

9. 9
   Remove the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (0K545-A9100).

   1. After removing the bolts from the front steering knuckle, install and tighten the body support bolt (A).

      

   2. Insert the auxiliary body (B) between the front steering knuckle and the auxiliary body bolt.
   3. Tighten the auxiliary body bolt (C) to increase the front steering knuckle clearance.

      

   4. Install the safety wire.

      

   5. Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
   6. To prevent the main body from coming off, install the locking clip (B) next to the main body.

      

   7. After installing the body, turn the handle (A) clockwise until the clip engages the lower arm.

      

   8. Slowly tighten the main body bolt (A) and remove the lower arm from the front steering knuckle.

      

10. 10
    Loosen the screw and remove the brake disc.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.9 N·m

    

11. 11
    Loosen the front strut bolts and nuts and remove the steering knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.0–118 N·m

    

Inspection

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

Disassembly

1. 1
   Remove the snap ring (A).

   

2. 2
   Remove the hub assembly from the steering knuckle assembly.

   1. Install the front steering knuckle assembly (A) on the press.
   2. Install a suitable adapter (B) onto the hub shaft assembly.

   

3. 3
   Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.

   1. Install the wheel hub bearing inner race remover (A) onto the hub assembly.
   2. Secure the hub assembly and the remover (A) on a suitable adapter (B).
   3. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the hub assembly shaft.
   4. Using a press, remove the wheel hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly.

   

4. 4
   Remove the hub bearing outer race from the steering knuckle assembly.

   1. Secure the steering knuckle assembly (A) on a suitable adapter (B).
   2. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the wheel hub bearing outer race.
   3. Using a press, remove the wheel hub bearing outer race from the steering knuckle assembly.

   

5. 5
   Replace the hub bearing with a new one.

Installation

1. 1
   Install the hub bearing onto the steering knuckle assembly.

   1. Secure the steering knuckle assembly (A) in the press.
   2. Install a new hub bearing onto the steering knuckle assembly (A).
   3. Install a suitable adapter (B) onto the hub bearing.
   4. Using a press, install the wheel hub bearing into the steering knuckle assembly.

   

2. 2
   Install the hub assembly onto the steering knuckle assembly.

   1. Secure the hub assembly (A) on a suitable adapter.
   2. Install the steering knuckle assembly (B) onto the hub assembly (A).
   3. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the wheel hub bearing.
   4. Press to install the hub assembly (A) onto the steering knuckle assembly (B).

   

3. 3
   Install the snap ring (A).