Front Axle: Installation
- Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, and affix the front housing and strut together using a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
- Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft.
- Install the front arm ball joint to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the front housing.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0. 8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the disc rotor to hub.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer link.
- Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a 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. - Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
- While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:
240 N.m (24.5 kgf-m, 177 ft-lb)
CAUTION:- Install the wheel after installation of axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
- Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
- After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
- Install the front wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Chromed wheel
150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Other than above
120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.