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. Refer 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 (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
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:
- Do not install wheel and let it touch the ground before tightening the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the axle bearing.
- Do not overtighten the nuts as this may damage the axle bearing.
After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
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Install the wheel.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)