DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Axle

INSTALLATION

1. Temporarily tighten the front axle to the front strut.

2. Insert the front drive shaft into the front axle.

3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.

4. Install the transverse link ball joint to the housing.

Tightening torque:

50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

5. Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, and tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

175 N·m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)

6. Install the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm using the castle nut.

Tightening torque:

27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION:

When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.

7. 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.

(A)

Cotter pin

(B)

Castle nut

(C)

Tie-rod

8. Install the disc rotor to hub.

9. Install the disc brake caliper on the housing.

Tightening torque:

80 N·m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)

10. Connect the stabilizer link.

11. Using ST1 and ST2, pull the front drive shaft into the required position.

ST1    922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2    927390000 ADAPTER

12. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

220 N·m (22.4 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)

CAUTION:

Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.

13. After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

14. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the housing.

Tightening torque:

32 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)

15. Attach the front vehicle height sensor bracket to the front cross member using bolts and clips. (HID model, right side only)

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

16. Attach the front vehicle height sensor bracket to the front transverse link. (HID model, right side only)

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

17. Connect the connector to the front vehicle height sensor. (HID model, right side only)

18. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.

Tightening torque:

100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

19. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.

20. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

21. Re-initialize the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with HID)