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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 69 N*m (702 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
      G04053714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
    2. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
      G04053715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 69 N*m (702 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft boot.
  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using the socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle hub nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (2,998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING FOR LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB FOR RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Install the brake caliper assembly and new No. 1 caliper plates to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts. (for 4GR-FSE)
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
      G04053716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
      • Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.
      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
    2. Install the brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts. (for 2GR-FSE)

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
      • Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.
      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the brake caliper assembly and new No. 1 caliper plates to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
      G04053717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
      • Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.
      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
      Fig 5: Staking Axle Hub Nut
      G04053718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD) 
    1. Connect the speed sensor connector to the seed sensor front.
      Fig 6: Identifying Speed Sensor Front
      G04053719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire.
  11. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 7: Identifying Bolts, Speed Sensor And Steering Knuckle
      G04053720Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: Bolt (A) 

      14 N*m (140 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  13. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (with VDIM: See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

    (without VDIM: See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

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