Front Axle Hub

FRONT AXLE HUB

COMPONENTS (Part 1):

COMPONENTS (Part 2):

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

HINT: If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

HINT: If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

REMOVAL

HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging by its flexible hose.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Hold the front axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.

NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09520-00031

(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09555-55010, 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
(b) Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.
SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

(c) Using SST, support the steering knuckle horizontally. Place it on the V-blocks as shown in the illustration.
SST 09527-20011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
(d) Using SST and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Install the disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.

6. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031), 09608-32010

HINT: Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector with the steering knuckle.

7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

(b) Install the steering knuckle with the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 210 N*m (2,140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:
^ If the bolts and nuts are reused, apply a small amount of engine oil to the threads of the nuts.
^ Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC

11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)

HINT: Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging by its flexible hose.

14. REMOVE FRONT DISC
15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
17. INSTALL FRONT DISC
18. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

19. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.

21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
23. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL