2002 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Axle Hub: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, press a new axle hub bearing into the steering knuckle.

      SST 09950-60020 (09951-00720), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 73 in.lbf) 

      Fig 1: Installing Front Disc Brake Dust Cover
      G04222903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST and a press, press in the axle hub subassembly.

      SST 09608-32010, 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 2: Pressing Axle Hub Subassembly
      G04222904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install the hole snap ring.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
    G04222905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the lower ball joint and torque the nut.

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

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
    NOTE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.
  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the drive shaft to the front axle.
    2. Install the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 240 N.m (2,447 kgf.cm, 177 ft.lbf) 

    NOTE:
    • Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply the small amount of engine oil to the screw parts of the nuts.
    • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.