Installation (from 07/2011)
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB (for Hatchback): INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
Installation (from 07/2011)
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST and a press, press the axle hub into the steering knuckle.
SST : 09950-70010
09951-07100
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00580
SST : 09608-32010
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new axle hub hole snap ring, as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration
NOTICE:
* Do not overlap the end of the snap ring and the installation hole in the speed sensor on the knuckle side.
* Do not damage the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing when installing the snap ring.
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the drive shaft splines and install the axle assembly.
NOTICE:
* Do not damage the lower ball joint.
* Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
* Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
* Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
(b) Install the front axle assembly onto the shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque : 164 Nm (1672 kgf-cm, 121 ft-lbf)
HINT
Keep the bolt from rotating while turning the nut.
5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
Torque : 98 Nm (999 kgf-cm, 72 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.
(b) Install a new clip.
6. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the tie rod end sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Installation (from 07/2011)
8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)
(a) Install the speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque : 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf)
NOTICE:
* Check that the speed sensor tip and installation portion are free of foreign matter.
* Install the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
(b) Install the flexible hose and speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque : 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.
9. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH Front Axle Hub (for Hatchback)
10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT Front Axle Hub (for Hatchback)
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation (from 07/2011)
12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.
Torque : 107 Nm (1089 kgf-cm, 79 ft-lbf)
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT Installation (from 07/2011)
14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front Wheel Alignment (for Hatchback) (from 07/2011)
16. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ ABS)
Test Mode Procedure (from 07/2011)
17. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ VSC)
Test Mode Procedure (from 07/2011)