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# FRONT AXLE HUB (for 2WD) > INSTALLATION

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
3. A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB INNER BEARING

1. Using SST and a press, press a new bearing into the steering knuckle.

   SST
     09527-17011
     09950-60020 (09951-00910)

1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.

2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL

1. Using SST and a plastic-faced hammer, tap in a new oil seal.

   SST
     09223-15030
     09527-17011

1. Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.

3. INSTALL AXLE HUB TO STEERING KNUCKLE

1. Install the dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 3 bolts.

   Torque:
     18 N*m{ 185 kgf*cm , 13 ft.*lbf }

1. Using SST and a press, press the axle hub into the steering knuckle.

   SST
     09649-17010

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR OR SPACER

1. w/ ABS:
   Install the ABS speed sensor rotor.

1. w/o ABS:
   Install the spacer.

1. Install a new nut to the axle hub.

   Torque:
     199 N*m{ 2,029 kgf*cm , 147 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.

   NOTICE:
     Do not scratch the serration of the speed sensor rotor.

5. INSTALL KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP

1. Using a brass bar and hammer, install the knuckle grease retainer cap.

   NOTICE:
     Do not damage the knuckle grease retainer cap.

6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

1. Install the upper arm with the nut.

   Torque:
     110 N*m{ 1,122 kgf*cm , 81 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the clip.

   NOTICE:
     If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.

8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT LH

1. Install the suspension arm with the 2 bolts.

   Torque:
     160 N*m{ 1,632 kgf*cm , 118 ft.*lbf }

9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Install the tie rod end with the nut.

   Torque:
     49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

1. Install a new cotter pin.

   NOTICE:
     If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.

10. INSTALL FRONT DISC

11. INSTALL FRONT INSTALL SPEED SENSOR

1. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

   Torque:
     8.0 N*m{ 82 kgf*cm , 71 in.*lbf }

1. Connect the 3 clamps with the 3 bolts.

   Torque:
     13 N*m{ 133 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf }

12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

1. Install the brake caliper with the 2 bolts.

   Torque:
     126 N*m{ 1,285 kgf*cm , 93 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper with the union bolt and gasket.

   Torque:
     29 N*m{ 296 kgf*cm , 21 ft.*lbf }

13. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE

1. Bleed air from the brake line (Click here).

14. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

   Fluid:
     SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

   HINT:
     Add fluid to a level between the reservoir's MIN and MAX lines.

15. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE

1. Check for brake fluid leakage (Click here).

16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:
  152 N*m{ 1,550 kgf*cm , 112 ft.*lbf } for steel type
  121 N*m{ 1,234 kgf*cm , 89 ft.*lbf } for aluminum type

17. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

1. Check ABS speed sensor signal (Click here).