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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle. SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. Install the disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts. Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)
      Fig 1: Pressing Front Axle Hub Bearing To Steering Knuckle
      G04977635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 2: Pressing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
      G04977636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
      G04977630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011,09316-00031), 09608-32010 

      HINT:

      Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector with the steering knuckle.

      Fig 4: Installing No. 1 Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector
      G05250084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      Fig 5: Aligning Matchmarks
      G04977639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering knuckle with the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 210 N*m (2,140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the bolts and nuts are reused, apply a small amount of engine oil to the threads of the nuts.
      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.
        Fig 6: Locating Front Axle Assembly Nuts And Bolts
        G04977628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See REASSEMBLY )
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts. Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
      NOTE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly With Bolts
      G05250087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut. Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)

      HINT:

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

  13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging by its flexible hose.
  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See INSPECTION )
  15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  17. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See REASSEMBLY )
  18. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts. Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
      NOTE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
  19. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  23. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    HINT:

    See TEST MODE PROCEDURE

    Fig 8: Staking Axle Hub LH Nut
    G04977642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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