WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution
•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

3.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1
ABS wheel-speed sensor
2
Brake hose clip
3
Locknut
(See Locknut Removal Note.)
(See Locknut Installation Note.)
4
Brake caliper component
(See Brake Caliper Removal Note.)
5
Disc plate
6
Dynamic damper (vehicles with dynamic damper)
7
Stabilizer control link (upper side)
8
Tie-rod end ball joint
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.6].)
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)
9
Front lower arm ball joint
10
Front shock absorber bolt
(See Front Shock Absorber Bolt Installation Note.)
11
Bolt (wheel hub)
12
Wheel hub
(See Wheel Hub Installation Note.)
13
Dust cover
14
Steering knuckle
15
Wheel hub bolt
(See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.)
(See Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)


Locknut Removal Note

Caution
•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.
•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.

2.  Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft.

3.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the drive shaft from the axle.

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4.  Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.


Brake Caliper Removal Note

1.  Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note
•  Remove the wheel hub bolt only if there is any malfunction.

1.  Remove the wheel hub bolt using a press.

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Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the new wheel hub bolt using a press.

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Wheel Hub Installation Note

1.  Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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2.  Install the wheel hub.


Front Shock Absorber Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction indicated as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.

―  Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.
―  Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.


Locknut Installation Note

Caution
•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.
•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.

(1)  Tighten locknut to 100—150 N·m {11—15 kgf·m, 74—110 ft·lbf} torque.
(2)  Loosen locknut to 180 degrees.
(3)  Tighten locknut to 236—274 N·m {25—27 kgf·m, 175—202 ft·lbf} torque.