Front Axle Installation
INSTALLATION1) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt, and tighten the front axle housing and strut using a new flange nut.
Tightening torque:
155 Nm (15.81 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
2) Install the front drive shaft.
3) Install the ball joint to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
^ Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
^ Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.
Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
4) Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
5) Install the disc rotor.
6) Install the disc brake.
Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 Nm (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8) Connect the tie-rod ends.
(1) Connect the tie-rod ends from the front axle housing.
(2) Tighten the castle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.
Tightening torque:
27 Nm (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
(3) Tighten the castle nut within the range of 60° so that the cotter pin hole and cutout portion of the castle nut are aligned.
(4) Insert the cotter pin, and bend the tip of the pin to fix it.
9) While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
CAUTION:
Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
Tightening torque:
220 Nm (22.43 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
10) Inspect the lean of axis direction using a dial gauge. Replace the bearing if the load range exceeds the limitation.
Service limit:
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
11) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
12) Install the wheel.
Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
13) Moving the front tire up and down by hand, check there is no play in bearing, and check the wheel rotates smoothly.
CAUTION:
If there is any fault in the bearing, replace hub unit bearing.
14) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Service and Repair
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the adjustment of the steering angle sensor.