Front Hub/Knuckle: Reassembly

Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the knuckle and bearing contact surface.
Using the special tool (09216-21100), press-in the bearing to the knuckle.
NOTE:
- Do not press against the inner race of the wheel bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
- Always use a new bearing assembly.
Fig 1: Installing Bearing
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Install the snap ring into the groove of the knuckle.

Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the dust cover.
Using the special tool (09545-21100), press the hub on to the knuckle.
NOTE: Do not press against the outer race of the wheel bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Hub
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Tighten the hub to the knuckle to 200 N.m (2000 kg.cm, 148 lb.ft) with the special tool (09517-21500).

Fig 4: Positioning Hub
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Rotate the hub to seat the bearing.
Measure the wheel bearing turning torque.
Standard value

Turning torque : 1.03 Nm (10.5 kg.cm, 9.11 lb.ft) or less

Fig 5: Measuring Turning Torque

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Fig 6: Wheel Bearing Turning Torque Chart

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CAUTION: Replace self-locking nuts with new ones after removal.