The beginning of wheel bearing service requires wheel removal in the front position. The wheel bearing backlash and axle hub deviation can be checked through disc and
Brake Caliper removal and proper support of the brake caliper before measurements. A dial indicator should measure the backlash near the center of the axle hub to ensure the measurement stays below 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch); if the value exceeds this threshold you need to change the bearing. The measurement of axle hub deviation at the surface beyond the bolt area needs to be below 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch) to pass inspection. If this standard is not met a new axle hub replacement is needed. After restoring the disc together with the brake caliper and its two bolts apply torque to 88 Nm (900 kgf.cm, 65 ft. lbs.). The driver should begin to apply parking brake force then unscrew the drive shaft lock nut after first grabbing the cotter pin and lock cap. Repeat the sequence of removing 2 bolts followed by the brake caliper and disc and then support the brake caliper appropriately. The ABS speed sensor needs removal in ABS-equipped vehicles by removing its bolt. The
Shock Absorber flexible hose can be detached by undoing its securing bolt. You can begin tie rod end disconnection from the
Steering Knuckle by first removing the cotter pin and nut while using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. The process requires removal of the bolt connected to the lower
Ball Joint followed by removal of the 2 nuts before taking out the steering knuckle with its axle hub. Perform this step while carefully avoiding any damage to the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor. Install the steering knuckle with axle hub while being cautious to protect the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor, apply engine oil on the 2 nuts' threads before installing the 2 shock absorber lower bolts and nuts with a torque of 274 Nm (2,800 kgf.cm, 203 ft. lbs.). Fasten the lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint by torquing it to 142 Nm (1,450 kgf.cm, 105 ft. lbs.). Once you attach the tie rod end to the steering knuckle you should begin with installing the nut along with the new cotter pin then increase the nut tightening up to 60 degrees if the holes are misaligned before torqueing to 49 Nm (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft. lbs.). You should replace the flexible hose by torquing it to 29 Nm (300 kgf.cm) and apply 22 ft. lbs. Finally screw in the ABS speed sensor using 8.0 Nm (82 kgf.cm, 71 inch lbs.) torque. To install the drive shaft lock nut, first reinstall the disc followed by the brake caliper and 2 bolts which require torquing to 88 Nm (900 kgf.cm, 65 ft. lbs.). You must then install the nut with tightened torque of 225 Nm (2,300 kgf.cm, 166 ft. lbs.) under brake application before installing lock cap and a new cotter pin and cautiously tightening the nut up to 60 degrees if needed. The installation of the front wheel starts with checking bearing backlash and axle hub deviation before final torquing to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Follow this procedure by depressing the brake pedal several times while checking the front wheel alignment together with an ABS speed sensor signal verification.