Repair Procedures: Installation

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 Knuckle-To-Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts & Nuts
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Install the brake disc (A) to the front hub assembly, and tighten the screws (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Disc & 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
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Install the ball joint assembly mounting bolts (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 Bolts
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Install the washer (C), castle nut (B) and new split pin (A) 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, & Split Pin
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CAUTION: The washer (C) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle nut (B) and split pin (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Washer, Castle Nut, & Split Pin
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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 & Mounting Bolts
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Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :

6.9~9.8 (0.7~1.0, 5.1~7.2)

Fig 8: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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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: Installing Tire & Wheel To Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the front wheel and tire.