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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH To Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly LH
      G04977639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering knuckle LH with the front axle hub sub-assembly LH to the shock absorber assembly front LH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 210 N*m (2140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply a small amount of engine oil to the threads of the nuts.
      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
        Fig 2: Locating Shock Absorber Assembly Front LH Bolts And Nuts
        G05001190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly LH.
      Fig 3: Locating Steering Knuckle LH Bolts
      G05406367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT 
    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
    2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (3000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

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

  7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
  9. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS  (See REMOVAL  )
  10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT  (See REMOVAL  )
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly LH.
  13. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH nut.
  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 4: Staking Axle Hub LH Nut
    G04977642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (See ADJUSTMENT ).
  17. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. ABS with EBD & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).
    2. ABS with EBD SYSTEM (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).
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