Axle

Installation

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1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber assembly front LH.

Torque: 230 N*m (2,350 kgf*cm, 170 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

  • Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply the small amount of engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
  • Do not excessively push out the front axle assembly LH.
  • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
  • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page DS-18)

3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page DS-18)

4. INSTALL FRONT DISC

5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)

6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT

(a) Using a socket wrench (30mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)

7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.

NOTICE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.

8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

9. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See page AH-5)

10. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See page AH-5)

11. INSTALL FRONT DISC

12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)

13. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page DS- 18)

14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT

(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) (b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH nut.

15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

16. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Inspect front wheel alignment (See page SP-4).

17. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

(a) ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page BC-3).

(b) ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (See page BC-72).

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