Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

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Tighten the front hub unit bearing to the housing with four bolts.
Tightening torque:

65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Installing Front Hub Unit Bearing To Housing
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Install the front drive shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft. >
Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
Install the disc rotor on hub.
Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.
Tightening torque:

78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)
While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:

220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Install the wheel after installation of the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
- Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
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Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)