FRONT AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

B
SECTION
FRONT AXLE C

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precaution ................................................................ 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
2WD
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 5
E
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ................................... 5 F
Components ............................................................. 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5 G
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 6
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 6
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 6
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 6
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ........ 7
Wheel Bearing .......................................................... 7 I
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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precaution EDS000EM

When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out

under unladen condition* with tires on ground. Fuel, radiator
coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
in designated positions.
Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tubes.
After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel align-
ment and adjust if necessary.
Always torque brake lines when installing.

SBR686C

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
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Special Service Tools EDS000EN

Tool name
Description
Tool number B

Drift C
KV38104010 Installing hub assembly
a: 67 mm dia.
b: 49 mm dia.
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ZZA1051D

E
Drift
KV38100500
Installing wheel bearing
a: 80 mm dia.
b: 60 mm dia. F
ZZA0701D

Commercial Service Tools EDS000H3 G

Tool name Description

H

1.Flare nut crowfoot

Removing and installing each brake
2.Torque wrench I
piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

S-NT360 J

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003

NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS000FN

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

NVH in WT section.

NVH in WT section.

NVH in PS section.
Refer to FAX-5

Refer to FAX-5

Reference page

Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL

STEERING
TIRES
Noise
Shake
Vibration
Symptom FRONT AXLE
Shimmy
Judder
Poor quality ride or handling
: Applicable

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
[2WD]
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
[2WD] PFP:40202
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On-Vehicle Inspection EDS000EO

Check front axle for excessive play, cracks, wear, or other damage.
Move front wheel (right/left), and check for play. B
Confirm that nails or equivalents are not stuck in wheels.
Retighten all axle nuts and bolts to specified torque.
C
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Lift vehicle, and check the following.
Move wheel hub in axial direction by hand, and check front wheel bearing for looseness. If looseness is FAX
detected, check and adjust front wheel hub assembly.
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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Rotate wheel hub, and check for unusual noise. If any, replace wheel bearing.
Components EDS000EP

SDIA0500E

1 Front wheel hub 2 Hub bolt 3 Wheel bearing L

4 Rotor disc 5 Splash guard 6 Knuckle spindle
7 Wheel bearing lock washer
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Removal and Installation EDS000EQ

REMOVAL
1. Remove cotter pin. Using a hub lock nut wrench (special service
tool), and remove lock nut.
2. Remove caliper from knuckle. Using a wire, hang it aside.
CAUTION:
While brake caliper is removed, do not depress brake pedal.
3. Remove cotter pin from tie rod ball joint, and remove tie rod lock
nut.
4. Using a ball joint remover (commercial service tool), remove tie
rod from knuckle. During removal, be careful not break ball joint
boot. RAC0197D
CAUTION:
Ball joint remover (commercial service tool) may come off suddenly. Therefore, temporarily
tighten lock nut.
5. Remove bolts securing upper arm to knuckle and lower arm to knuckle.
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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
[2WD]
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and Assembly EDS000ER

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
2. Remove bearing hub bolt, and remove hub bearing assembly.

SDIA0502E

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Wheel Hub
Check wheel bearing for damage, seizure, corrosion. Also check wheel hub for cracks (by dye test). If any,
replace them.
ASSEMBLY
1. Using a drift (special service tool) as shown in the figure, press
wheel bearing into knuckle with a press.

SDIA0393E

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

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Wheel Bearing EDS000EY

Drive type 2WD

Rotation torque 0.50 - 1.47 Nm or less (0.06 - 0.14 kgm 5 - 13 inlb or less) B
Measurement on spring balance (front: hub bolt position) 7.07 - 20.9 N or less (0.72 - 2.14 kg,1.59 - 4.73 lb or less)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
C

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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