Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

1. Secure the steering knuckle in a vise.
   NOTE:

   When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

2. Install the front brake dust cover to the steering knuckle.
3. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 96 N*m (979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

1. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   Matchmark

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   Matchmark

2. Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.

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3. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 240 N*m (2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
   • Do not tighten the bolts.

1. Connect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the lower arm ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2014 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2014 - ]

1. Connect the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 106.8 N*m (1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
   • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, temporarily install a new axle shaft nut.

   Torque: 292 N*m (2978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

   Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

See step  6

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2014 - ]

See step  4

See step  5

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2014 - ]

1. Connect the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 106.8 N*m (1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

1. Connect the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

   Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2014 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2014 - ]

1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

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Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [05/2019 - ]

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [05/2019 - ]