AH–1 AXLE – AXLE SYSTEM 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 Wanders Front wheel shimmy Noise (Front) Noise (Rear) Suspected area See page 1. Tire (improper air pressure, uneven wear) - 2. Wheel alignment (Front) SP-2 3. Wheel alignment (Rear) SP-10 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 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 3. Hub bearing AH-4 4. Front lower ball joint SP-24 1. Hub bearing AH-4 2. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-33 AH 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. 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 09628-10011 SST Hold Turn F047453E01 AH 1. 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 axle, install the hub bolt by tightening the nut. Then remove the nut and plate washer. (c) Remove the 2 temporary nuts. HINT: A plate washer of 5 mm (0.21 in.) or more in thickness is preferable. Plate Washer Hold 2. INSTALL FRONT DISC HINT: 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) Turn F047454E01 AH AH–3 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB 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 49 (500, 36) FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH 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) 56 (571, 41) FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT STEERING KNUCKLE LH FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH AH DISC BRAKE DUST 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 B133191E01 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 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: 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) F046834E01 F046835E01 AH 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 DS5) 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: 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 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. C067088E05 AH AH–6 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB (c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the front axle from the front shock absorber. C094903E01 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. G028520E01 SST Turn F046084E03 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. • Securely hang SST to the spacer of the steering knuckle. • Replace the steering knuckle with a new one if the spacer comes off the steering knuckle. 11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and front axle hub. AH G028521E01 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 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. 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 nuts. (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. SST SST F047905E01 C094903E01 AH AH–8 AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB 5. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY 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) C067088E05 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 BC218) 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) AH 19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SP-3) 20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page BC219) 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. SST Turn Hold F047468E01 AH 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 the front axle, remove the hub bolt that needs to be replaced. SST 09628-10011 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. (c) Remove the 2 temporary nuts. HINT: A plate washer of 5 mm (0.20 in.) or more in thickness is preferable. Plate Washer 2. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY HINT: Align the matchmarks of the brake drum and axle hub before installing them. 3. INSTALL REAR WHEEL Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) Turn Hold A125167E02 AH AH–9 AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING 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) AH REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque B133192E01 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 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: 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) F046836E01 F046837E01 AH 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. C066800E01 AH 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. AH 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 SP10) 8. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL