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2007 Lexus ES 350

Front Axle Hub: Installation

2007 Lexus ES 350SECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. 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  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. 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)
      Fig 1: Pressing Front Axle Hub Bearing To Steering Knuckle
      G04977635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 2: Pressing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
      G04977636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
      G04977630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. 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.

      Fig 4: Installing No. 1 Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector
      G05250084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      Fig 5: Aligning Matchmarks
      G04977639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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) 

      NOTE:
      • 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.
        Fig 6: Locating Front Axle Assembly Nuts And Bolts
        G04977628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See REASSEMBLY )
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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)
      NOTE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
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