Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
FRONT AXLE HUBCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
HINT:
If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
HINT:
If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
SST 09930-00010
(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the axle hub nut.
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake caliper assembly.
NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST 09628-00011
NOTICE:
^ Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
^ Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
^ Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
^ Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the bearing dust deflector No. 1.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Hold the front axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09520-00031
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09555-55010
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from steering knuckle.
13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
(b) Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.
SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
(c) Using SST to make the steering knuckle horizontal, fix it to the V-block, as shown in the illustration.
(d) Using SST and a press, remove a front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09527-20011
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) 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
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) 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)
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install the bearing dust deflector No. 1.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031), 09608-32010
HINT:
Align the hole for the speed sensor in the bearing dust deflector No.1 with the steering knuckle.
7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front axle assembly to the front drive shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor.
^ Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.
(b) Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 290 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and tighten the nut.
8. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1
9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the castle nut up to 60° further.
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)
12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
14. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
15. REMOVE FRONT DISC
16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
17. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
18. INSTALL FRONT DISC
19. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf)
20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) 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
23. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL