WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

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2.  Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the front shock absorber and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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3.  Remove the clip from the front shock absorber.

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4.  Remove the front brake hose from the front shock absorber.

5.  Remove the front brake caliper component installation bolts.

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6.  Remove the front brake caliper component and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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7.  Remove the front disc plate.

8.  Remove the front stabilizer control link from the front shock absorber.

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9.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

11.  Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness as shown in the figure.

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12.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Locknut (See Locknut Removal Note.) (See Locknut Installation Note.)
2	Tie-rod end (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT.)
3	Front lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Bolt (front shock absorber) (See Bolt (Front Shock Absorber) Installation Note.)
5	Wheel hub (See Wheel Hub Installation Note.)
6	Dust cover
7	Steering knuckle
8	Front wheel hub bolt (See Front Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) (See Front Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)

Locknut Removal Note

Caution

•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.

•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.

2.  Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft.

3.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the drive shaft from the axle.

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Front Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note

•  Remove the front wheel hub bolt only if there is any malfunction.

1.  Remove the front wheel hub bolt from the wheel hub using a press.

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Front Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1.  Press in new front wheel hub bolt into the wheel hub using a press.

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Wheel Hub Installation Note

1.  Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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2.  Install the wheel hub.

Bolt (Front Shock Absorber) Installation Note

1.  Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction indicated as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.

―  Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.

―  Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.

Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.

(1)  Tighten locknut to 100—150 N·m {11—15 kgf·m, 74—110 ft·lbf} torque.

(2)  Loosen locknut to 180 degrees.

(3)  Tighten locknut to 236—274 N·m {25—27 kgf·m, 175—202 ft·lbf} torque.