2008 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Axle Hub: Installation

  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, install a new hub LH bearing to the steering knuckle.

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

      Fig 1: Installing Front Axle Hub LH Bearing
      G05194602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH 
    1. Install the dust cover front LH with the 3 bolts.

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the hub sub-assembly LH.

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

      Fig 2: Installing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly LH
      G05194603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new LH hole snap ring.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Axle Hub LH Hole Snap Ring
      G05194598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the lower ball joint assembly front LH, 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 further up to 60°.
  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH to the shock absorber.

      Torque: 220 N*m (2,243 kgf*cm, 162 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
    2. Push the front axle assembly toward the outside of the vehicle, fit the splined part of the drive shaft assembly to that of the front axle assembly and insert the drive shaft assembly into the front axle assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Axle Assembly LH Bolts And Nuts
      G05194605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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