DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Axle

INSTALLATION

1. Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, and tighten the housing and strut using a new flange nut.

Tightening torque:

155 N·m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

2. Install the front drive shaft.

3. Install the front arm ball joint to the housing.

Tightening torque:

50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

4. Install the ABS sensor harness to the strut.

5. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the housing.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

6. Install the disc rotor to hub.

7. Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.

Tightening torque:

80 N·m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)

8. Install the stabilizer link.

9. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut.

CAUTION:

When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.

Tightening torque:

27 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

10. Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in the nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.

(A)

Cotter pin

(B)

Castle nut

(C)

Tie-rod

11. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.

CAUTION:

Do not apply weight to the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.

Tightening torque:

220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)

12. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

13. Install the wheel.

Tightening torque:

100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

14. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.