
SA–16
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR–62 and SA–4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 96 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N·m (1,200 kgf·cm, 87 ft·lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
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3. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION
Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing.
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4. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATION
Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of
the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub.
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5. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in·lbf)
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