Front Axle: Installation

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While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt head, connect housing and strut.
CAUTION: When self-locking nut is removed, replace it with new one.

Tightening torque:

177 N.m (18.0 kgf-m, 130 ft-lb)
Install front drive shaft. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft. >
Install transverse link ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque:

49 N.m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft-lb)
Install ABS sensor harness on strut.
Install ABS sensor on housing.
Tightening torque:

32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb)
Install disc rotor on hub.
Install disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque:

78 N.m (8 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)
Connect stabilizer link.
Install tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:

27.0 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Do not hammer the bottom of tie-rod end when installing it.
After tightening castle nut to specified torque, retighten it further within 60° until a slot in castle nut is aligned with the ball joint hole. Insert cotter pin, and then bend the cotter pin around castle nut to secure it.

Fig 1: Locating Castle Nut And Inserting Cotter Pin
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While depressing brake pedal to prevent front drive shaft from turning, tighten axle nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

220 N.m (22 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- When axle nut is removed, replace it with new one.
- Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle.
- Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.

Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut
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Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

88 N.m (9 kgf-m, 65 ft-lb)