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 Hub Unit Bearing: Installation
- Place the disc cover between front housing and front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.
Tightening torque:
65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)
- Install the front drive shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft.
- Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
- Install the disc rotor to hub.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:
240 N.m (24.5 kgf-m, 177 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 the wheel bearing.
- After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
- Install the front wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Chromed wheel
150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Other than above
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 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.