Front Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

Place the disc cover between housing and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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

80 N.m (8.2kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to the 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 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 the wheel bearing.
After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
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Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)