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Installation (From 12/2010): 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: Aligning Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft And Front Axle Hub
      GTY299552Courtesy 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 2bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Locating Shock Absorber Assembly Front LH Bolts And Nuts
      GTY308259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 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.
  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB- ASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  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.
      Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Caliper To Steering Knuckle Bolts
      GTY301238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.

  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  Refer to 4
  10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT  Refer to 5
  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  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH nut.
      Fig 4: Staking Axle Hub LH Nut
      GTY302187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
  17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check for the speed sensor signal. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .
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