Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Axle: Installation
- While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 177 N.m (18.0 kgf-m, 130 ft-lb)
- Install the front drive shaft. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft. >
- Install the front arm ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque: 49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to strut.
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.
Tightening torque: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb)
- Install the disc rotor on hub.
- Install the disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque: 78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer link.
- 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 end with hammer. - Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
- While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque: 220 N.m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
- 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.
- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.