OEM 2006 Toyota Matrix Wheel Hub

2006 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Front Wheel Hub LH on 2006 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The Front Wheel Hub LH replacement process begins by using Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 to remove the front wheel and the front wheel hub LH nut. The front wheel hub replacement requires removing the 2 bolts to disconnect the front stabilizer link assembly LH, speed sensor front LH (with ABS), and front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle. Start by removing the front disc and then utilize Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to separate the LH sub-assembly of tie rod end and finally remove the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 LH. The front wheel assembly LH can be removed by applying a plastic hammer to split the drive shaft from the wheel hub but maintain protection of the boot and speed sensor rotor from damage. Remove the 2 bolts along with 2 nuts which secure the front wheel assembly LH and continue by removing the lower ball joint assembly front LH through the process of extracting the cotter pin and nut and applying Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. Start by detaching the front wheel hub LH hole snap ring with snap ring pliers before extracting the front wheel hub sub-assembly LH using Special Service Tool: 09520-00031. Lastly, remove the inner race of the hub LH bearing using Special Service Tools: 09950-40011 with accompanying secondary tools (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 and 09951-00370. Use Special Service Tool: 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00640) and 09950-70010 (09951-07100) with a press to remove the hub LH bearing from the steering knuckle by placing the inner race of hub LH bearing on the outer race. You can install a new hub LH bearing using Special Service Tool: 09950-60020 (09951-00720), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) and a press before reinstalling the dust cover front LH with 3 bolts and torqueing to 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73 inch lbs.). Use the combination of Special Service Tools: 09608-32010, 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) and a press to install the front wheel hub sub-assembly LH before seating the new LH hole snap ring with snap ring pliers. Reinstall the lower ball joint assembly front LH, torque the nut to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.), but only after installing a new cotter pin while aligning the holes through additional nut tightening when needed. Secure the 2 bolts and nuts to connect the front wheel assembly LH to the shock absorber with torque setting to 220 Nm (2,243 kgf-cm, 162 ft. lbs.). Insert the drive shaft assembly splined section to the front wheel assembly without forcing it through and harming the boot or rotor. The repair process requires the lower No. 1 LH front suspension arm sub-assembly and tie rod end sub-assembly LH along with front stabilizer link assembly LH installation before securing the front disc and front disc brake caliper assembly LH with 2 bolts at 106.8 Nm (1,089 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.). Use the 30 mm socket wrench to install and tighten the front wheel hub LH nut to 216 Nm (2,203 kgf-cm, 159 ft. lbs.). After tightening the nut, position the chisel against the nut then strike it with a hammer. To finish the procedure replace the front wheel then torques it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 inch lbs.) before inspecting and adjusting front wheel alignment and verifying the ABS speed sensor's signal function with ABS active.