Installation [09/2023 - ]: Procedure

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   1. Secure the steering knuckle between aluminum plates in a vise.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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

      Torque: 120 N*m (1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

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   1. Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.
   2. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.
      • When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      HINT: 

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

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   Matchmark

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   1. Align the matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly, and connect the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

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

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

      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
   2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft from rotating.
      • Stake the front axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

See step  7

See step  8

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   Hook

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   1. Engage the 2 hooks to install the front speed sensor clamp bracket.
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

   2. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

   3. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt and clamp.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
      • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
      • After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
      • Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

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   Hook

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   1. Engage the 2 hooks to install the front skid control sensor wire clamp bracket.
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front skid control sensor wire when installing it.

   2. Install the front skid control sensor wire and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Bolt A 

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

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

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front skid control sensor wire or front flexible hose when installing them.

   3. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
      • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
      • After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
      • Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
   4. Connect the AVS connector to the absorber control actuator.

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

Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2023 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2023 - ]

Except Gasoline Model: Refer to SIGNAL CHECK [09/2023 - ]

For Gasoline Model: Refer to SIGNAL CHECK [09/2023 - ]

HINT: 

When disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery, there is an automatic learning function that completes learning when the respective system are used.

Refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [09/2023 - ]