Front Axle Installation

INSTALLATION
1) Temporarily tighten the front axle to the front strut.
2) Insert the front drive shaft into the front axle.
3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Install the transverse link ball joint to the housing.
Tightening torque: 50 N-m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
5) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, and tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 175 N-m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
6) Install the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm using the castle nut.
Tightening torque: 27 N-m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION: When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.

7) 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.





8) Install the disc rotor to hub.
9) Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.
Tightening torque: 80 N-m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
10) Connect the stabilizer link.
11) Using ST1 and ST2, pull the front drive shaft into the required position.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER





12) While pressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 220 N-m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.

13) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.





14) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the housing.
Tightening torque: 32 N-m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
15) Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 100 N-m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
16) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.