Front Axle Installation
Front AxleINSTALLATION
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 Nm (15.81 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 Nm (5.10 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 Nm (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:
17-inch type
155 Nm (15.81 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
16-inch type
80 Nm (8.16 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 Nm (2.75 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.
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 Nm (22.43 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)
12) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
13) Install the wheel.
Tightening torque:
100 Nm (10.20 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
14) Connect the battery ground terminal.
15) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.