Installation [12/2018 - ]: Procedure

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 3 bolts.

   Torque: 130 N*m (1326 kgf*cm, 96 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.

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.

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   Toyota Body Grease W

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

   Torque: 270 N*m (2753 kgf*cm, 199 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.

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.

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   Matchmark

   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.

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

   Torque: 89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

See step  9 [12/2018 - 07/2020] See step  9 [07/2020 - ]

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: 216 N*m (2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

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

   HINT: 

   Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft from rotating.

See step  4 [12/2018 - ] See step  4 [07/2020 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [07/2020 - ]

See step  6 [12/2018 - 07/2020] See step  6 [07/2020 - ]

See step  7 [12/2018 - 07/2020] See step  7 [07/2020 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

See step  9 [12/2018 - 07/2020] See step  9 [07/2020 - ]

1. Set the 2 hooks of front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly.

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   Hook

   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.

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   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.

   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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4. Engage the clamp.
   NOTE:

   Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

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

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

3. Turn the power switch on (READY).
4. Depress the brake pedal and release it.
5. Clear the DTCs.

   Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2018 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [07/2020 - ]

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [07/2020 - ]