Front Hub - Axle: Installation

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Install the hub and knuckle assembly to the drive shaft.
Install the knuckle to the strut assembly and tighten mounting bolts (A) and nuts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Bolts (A): 137.3~156.9 (14.0~16.0, 101.3~115.7)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts

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Install the brake disc (A) to the front hub assembly, and tighten the screws (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Bolt (B): 2.94~5.88 (0.3~0.6, 2.17~4.33)

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Disc, Front Hub Assembly And Screws

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Install the tie rod end ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
Install the nut and split pin.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft)

23.5~33.3 (2.4~3.4, 17.4~24.6)

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint To Knuckle

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Install the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) to the knuckle.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

Bolt (A): 98.1~117.7 (10~12, 72.3~86.8)

Fig 4: Identifying Ball Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt

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Install the washer (C), castle nut (A) and split pin (B) to the front hub assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

196.1~274.6 (20~28, 144.7~202.5)

Fig 5: Identifying Washer, Castle Nut And Split Pin
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CAUTION: The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle (A) nut and split pin (C).

Fig 6: Identifying Castle Nut, Split Pin And Washer
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Install the brake caliper and then tighten the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

78.5~98.1 (8~10, 57.9~72.3)

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Caliper And Mounting Bolts
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Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

6.9~10.8 (0.7~1.1, 5.1~7.95)

Fig 8: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor To Knuckle
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Install the wheel and the tire to the front hub.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

88.3~107.9 (9~11, 65.1~79.6)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the front wheel and tire.