AXLE – AXLE SYSTEM AH–1
AXLE SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as
necessary.
Symptom
Symptom Suspected area See page
1. Tire (improper air pressure, uneven wear) -
2. Wheel alignment (Front) SP-2
3. Wheel alignment (Rear) SP-10
Wanders
4. Hub bearing AH-4
5. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14
6. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-33
1. Wheel (unbalance) -
2. Hub bearing AH-4
Front wheel shimmy
3. Front lower ball joint SP-24
4. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14
1. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14
2. Front drive shaft DS-7
Noise (Front)
3. Hub bearing AH-4
4. Front lower ball joint SP-24
1. Hub bearing AH-4
Noise (Rear)
2. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-33
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AH–2 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-4)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH
(a) Temporarily install 2 nuts to any 2 hub bolts, except
the hub bolt that you will replace.
(b) Using SST and a screwdriver or equivalent to hold
the front axle, remove the hub bolt that needs to be
replaced.
SST
SST 09628-10011
Hold
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT AH–3
INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH
(a) Insert a new hub bolt into the bolt hole. Set a plate
washer and nut on the hub bolt end.
(b) Using a screwdriver or equivalent to hold the front
Plate Washer axle, install the hub bolt by tightening the nut. Then
remove the nut and plate washer.
(c) Remove the 2 temporary nuts.
HINT:
Hold A plate washer of 5 mm (0.21 in.) or more in
thickness is preferable.
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC
Turn HINT:
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Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub
before installing them.
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH (See page AH-7)
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB AH–3
FRONT AXLE HUB
SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE
COMPONENTS
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LH
153 (1,560, 113)
8.0 (82, 71 in.*lbf)
FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
CLIP
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH 49 (500, 36)
TIE ROD END
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
109 (1114, 81) FRONT DISC
216 (2,200, 159)
FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
×5
89 (908, 66)
FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
56 (571, 41)
FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
STEERING KNUCKLE LH
FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL
BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR LH
DISC BRAKE DUST
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COVER FRONT LH
CLIP
71 (724, 52)
LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque
FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Non-reusable part
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AH–4 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Remove the front disc brake caliper.
(c) Remove the front disc.
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.
(d) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness at the
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center of the axle hub.
Maximum looseness:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the
axle hub.
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle
hub.
Maximum runout:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the
axle hub.
(b) Install the front disc.
HINT:
F046835E01 Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle
hub before installing them.
(c) Install the front disc brake caliper.
Torque: 109 N*m (1,114 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf)
(d) Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB AH–5
REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (See page DS-
5)
3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page
BC-218)
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake
caliper from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Hang down the disc brake caliper with a wire or
equivalent.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
NOTICE:
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Ensure no oil attaches to the disc surface.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page DS-6)
7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH (See page DS-6)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the end of the
front drive shaft and disengage the fitting between
the front drive shaft and front axle.
HINT:
If it is difficult to disengage, tap the end of the front
drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
(b) Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to
remove the front drive shaft from the front axle.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to push the front axle outward
from the vehicle more than is necessary to
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remove it.
• Be careful not to damage the drive shaft
outboard joint boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
• Hang the front drive shaft down with a string
or equivalent.
AH–6 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the
front axle from the front shock absorber.
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9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR LH
(a) Mount the steering knuckle in a soft vise.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the deflector from the
steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
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10. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the clip and castle nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09611-36020
NOTICE:
• Do not damage the steering knuckle.
SST • Securely hang SST to the spacer of the
Turn steering knuckle.
• Replace the steering knuckle with a new one
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11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and front axle hub.
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB AH–7
INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the axle hub and dust cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle,
and install the castle nut.
Torque: 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Be careful that grease does not adhere to the
threads or tapered part.
• The clip hole alignment should be done after
tightening the castle nut up to 60° beyond the
torque specification.
(b) Install a new clip.
3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST
SST DEFLECTOR LH
(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new dust
deflector.
SST 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09608-32010,
09950-60020 (09951-00720)
NOTICE:
Align the dust deflector hole and the steering
knuckle hole.
SST
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4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front axle to the shock absorber, insert the
2 bolts from the front of the vehicle and tighten the 2
nuts.
Torque: 153 N*m (1,560 kgf*cm, 113 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Apply engine oil to the nut threads or the
seating surface only when reusing the bolt and AH
nuts.
C094903E01 (b) Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to
engage the spline of the drive shaft and insert it to
the front axle.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to push the front axle outward
from the vehicle more than is necessary to
remove it.
• Be careful not to damage the drive shaft
outboard joint boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
• Check for any foreign matter on the speed
sensor rotor and insertion part.
AH–8 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
5. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER LH (See page DS-16)
6. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-16)
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle
with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 109 N*m (1,114 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf)
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new hub
nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
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10. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
11. REMOVE FRONT DISC
12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(See page AH-4)
13. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT
(See page AH-4)
14. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-43)
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
Torque: 109 N*m (1,114 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf)
16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
218)
17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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(See page SP-3)
20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page BC-
219)
AH–8 AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the brake drum and hub.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT LH
(a) Temporarily install 2 nuts to any 2 hub bolts, except
hub bolt that you will replace.
(b) Using SST and a screwdriver or equivalent to hold
SST the front axle, remove the hub bolt that needs to be
replaced.
SST 09628-10011
Turn
Hold
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AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB BOLT AH–9
INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT LH
(a) Insert a new hub bolt into the bolt hole. Set a plate
washer and nut on the hub bolt end.
(b) Using a screwdriver or equivalent to hold the front
axle, install the hub bolt by tightening the nut. Then
remove the nut and plate washer.
Plate Washer (c) Remove the 2 temporary nuts.
HINT:
A plate washer of 5 mm (0.20 in.) or more in
thickness is preferable.
2. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Align the matchmarks of the brake drum and axle hub
Turn before installing them.
Hold
3. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING AH–9
REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE
COMPONENTS
SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
61 (622, 45)
REAR AXLE LH HUB BOLT
×5
REAR AXLE HUB AND
BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
61 (622, 45)
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REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque
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AH–10 AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Remove the rear wheel.
(b) Remove the rear brake drum.
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the rear brake drum and hub
bolt.
(c) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness at the
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center of the axle hub.
Maximum looseness:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the
axle hub.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle
hub.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the
axle hub.
(b) Install the rear brake drum.
HINT:
F046837E01 Align the matchmarks of the rear brake drum and
hub bolt before installing them.
(c) Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING AH–11
REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR
CONNECTOR
NOTICE:
Be careful that foreign matter does not attach to the
inside of the skid control sensor connector and on
the installation portion.
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and then remove the axle hub
and bearing.
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AH–12 AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the axle hub and bearing LH on the axle
beam with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 61 N*m (622 kgf*cm, 45 ft.*lbf)
2. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR CONNECTOR
3. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(See page AH-10)
4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT (See
page AH-10)
5. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
7. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SP-
10)
8. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
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