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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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

      SST 09309-36010, 09950-60020 (09951-00720), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) 

      NOTE: If the inner race and balls come loose from the bearing outer race, make sure to install them in the same position as before.
  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING LH 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
      Fig 2: Pressing Bearing To Steering Knuckle
      G05290366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL LH 
    1. Install the inner race (outside).
    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until it is flush with the end surface of the steering knuckle.

      SST 09608-32010 

    3. Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH 
    1. Install the brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Installing Front Disc Brake Dust Cover LH
      G05290367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using SST and a press, press in the axle hub to the steering knuckle.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011,09316-00071), 09608-32010 

  6. INSTALL FRONT SKID CONTROL ROTOR 
    NOTE: Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.
    Fig 4: Pressing Axle Hub To Steering Knuckle With SST
    G05290368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH 
    1. Using a 36 mm socket wrench, install a new axle hub lock nut.

      Torque: 199 N*m (2,030 kgf*cm, 147 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
  8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap in the grease cap to the steering knuckle.
      Fig 5: Identifying Axle Hub Lock Nut
      G05290369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with the nut.

      Torque: 87 N*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the clip.
  10. INSTALL FRONT BRAKE DISC 
    Fig 6: Locating Steering Knuckle To Lower Ball Joint And Bolts
    G05290370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the brake cylinder to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 118 N*m (1,203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf) 

  12. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

    Fig 7: Locating Brake Cylinder To Steering Knuckle And Bolts
    G05290371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the ABS speed sensor signal (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).