Front Axle: Installation

Temporarily tighten the front axle to front strut.

Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.

Temporarily tighten the axle nut.

Install the transverse link ball joint to housing.

Tightening torque:

50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

175 Nm (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)

Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut.

Tightening torque:

27.0 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

IMPORTANT: When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod with hammer.

Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.

Fig 1: Bending Cotter Pin To Lock

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Cotter pin
Castle nut
Tie-rod

Install the disc rotor on hub.

Install the disc brake caliper on housing.

Tightening torque:

80 Nm (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)

Connect the stabilizer link.

Tightening torque:

30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)

IMPORTANT: Use a new self-locking nut.

Using the ST1 and ST2, pull the front drive shaft into place.

ST1 32005184 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER

ST2 32005205 ADAPTER

Fig 2: Installing Disc Rotor On Hub

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While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to specified torque and lock it securely.

Tightening torque:

220 Nm (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)

IMPORTANT: Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.

After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

Fig 3: Locking Axle Nut

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Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.

Tightening torque:

33 Nm (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

Tightening torque:

90 Nm (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)