Front Axle Hub: Installation
- INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
- 4WD: Insert the drive shaft into the axle hub and temporarily tighten the nut.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal and drive shaft boot.
- Connect the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm.
- Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
Torque: 105 N*m (1,100 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)
- 4WD: Insert the drive shaft into the axle hub and temporarily tighten the nut.
- CONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
- Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
- INSTALL FRONT DISK BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
- Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 90 ft.*lbf)
- Install the brake line clamp to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque: 28 N*m (285 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
- CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Connect the speed sensor and wire harness clamp to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the speed sensor and wire harness clamp to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
- CONNECT WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
- Connect the speed sensor and wire harness clamp to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the speed sensor and wire harness clamp to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE LOCK NUT (for 4WD)
- While applying the brakes, tighten the nut.
Torque: 235 N*m (2,400 kgf*cm, 173 ft.*lbf)
- Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
- While applying the brakes, tighten the nut.
- INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
- DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
- INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
- INSPECT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(See CALIBRATION )
- PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF STEERING ANGLE, MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE, YAWRATE AND DECELERATION SENSORS
(See CALIBRATION )