FRONT AXLE – General / Axle Hub and Knuckle 26-1
GROUP 26
FRONT AXLE
GENERAL
OUTLINE OF CHANGE
The installation method of the ball joint between the knuckle and the lower arm has been changed,
and accordingly the removal and installation procedures of the axle hub and the knuckle have been
revised.
AXLE HUB AND KNUCKLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
(1) For vehicles with AYC, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the speed sensor so as
not to damage it by striking against other parts.
(2) For vehicles with AYC, be careful not to damage the rotors installed to B.J. outer race during removal
and installation of the drive shaft.
Post-installation Operation
Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by
Pushing it with Finger.
1
23
4 5 6 7
8
12 1415
1388 Nm 108 – 127 Nm
90 – 110 Nm
15 – 33 Nm177 – 275 Nm 25 Nm
25 Nm
9 Nm
103 Nm
74 –87
Nm
11 910
1610
11
Ball joint kit
Removal steps
1. Front speed sensor
AYC>
A2. Caliper assembly
3. Brake disc
4. Split pin
BA5. Drive shaft nut
6. Front hub assembly
7. Dust shield
8. Connection for lower arm ball joint
9. Connection bolt for lower arm joint10. Lower arm ball joint
11. Dust cover
12. Split pin
C13. Connection for tie rod end
D14. Front drive shaft
15. Front strut mounting bolt
16. Knuckle
NOTE
Follow the conventional procedures for removal
and installation service points.
REAR AXLE – On-vehicle Service 27-37
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
MEASUREMENT
1. Lift up the vehicle and release the parking brake.
2. Disconnect the AYC-ECU harness connector and take
measurements on the harness side connector.
Caution
Insert the probe from the harness side with the double
lock of the connector unlocked. Inserting it to the
terminal side could result in poor contact.
3. Turn the wheel to be tested at about 1/2 to one
revolution/sec. and check for the output voltage using
a circuit tester (AC mV range) or oscilloscope.
Terminal nos.
Front LHFront RHRear LHRear RH
7698
20192221
Output voltage:
When circuit tester is used: 70 mV or more
When oscilloscope is used: 200 mVp-p or more
(4) If the output voltage is lower than the above value, it
is probably attributable to the following faults. Check or
replace the wheel speed sensor as necessary.
Excessive clearance between the pole piece and rotor
of the wheel speed sensor
Defective wheel speed sensor
Waveform Check Using Oscilloscope
Check the harness and connector of the wheel speed sensor
for connection. Then, use an oscilloscope to check for output
voltage waveform of each sensor as follows.
Start the engine and monitor the sensor by turning the wheel;
for a driving wheel, let it turn by shifting into the 1st gear
and for a driven wheel turn it manually at a constant speed.
NOTE
(1) Waveform may be observed by actually running the
vehicle.
(2) The output voltage is low when the wheel speed remains
low and builds up as the wheel speed increases.
AYC-ECU connector harness side
When turned manually
At idle (5 to 6 km/h)
1st gear
