Front Axle: Installation

Temporarily tighten the front axle to front strut.
Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
Install the transverse link ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:

175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut.
Tightening torque:

27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION: When connecting, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod with hammer.
Tighten the castle nut to the specified torque and tighten further within 60° until pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.

Fig 1: Connecting Tie-Rod End Ball Joint To Knuckle Arm With A Castle Nut
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Install the disc rotor on hub.
Install the disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque:

80 N.m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
Connect the stabilizer link.
Using the ST1 and ST2, pull the front drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER

ST2 927390000 ADAPTER

Fig 2: Pulling Front Drive Shaft Into Place Using Axle Shaft Installer ST1 922431000 And Adapter ST2 927390000
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While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:

220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)

CAUTION: 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 3: Depressing Brake Pedal
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Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.
Tightening torque:

32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
Install the wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

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