Front Axle Hub: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the axle hub and dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle, and install the castle nut.

      Torque: 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Be careful that grease does not adhere to the threads or tapered part.
      • The clip hole alignment should be done after tightening the castle nut up to 60° beyond the torque specification.
   2. Install a new clip.
3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH 
   1. Using SST and a press, press in a new dust deflector.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00720) 

      NOTE: Align the dust deflector hole and the steering knuckle hole.
      Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the front axle to the shock absorber, insert the 2 bolts from the front of the vehicle and tighten the 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Installing Front Axle To Shock Absorber

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 153 N*m (1,560 kgf*cm, 113 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Apply engine oil to the nut threads or the seating surface only when reusing the bolt and nuts.
   2. Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to engage the spline of the drive shaft and insert it to the front axle.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to push the front axle outward from the vehicle more than is necessary to remove it.
      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      • Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
5. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
6. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 109 N*m (1,114 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Installing Disc Brake Caliper To Steering Knuckle

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
   1. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new hub nut.

      Torque: 216 N*m (2,200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf) 

10. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
11. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
13. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
14. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Torque: 109 N*m (1,114 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See ) 
17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT  ) 
20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See  INSTALLATION  )