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SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBAX0001IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried 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.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0002The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
(J24319-01)
Ball joint remover
NT694
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball
joint
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
KV401021S0
(Ð)
Bearing race drift
NT153
Installing wheel bearing outer race
KV40105400
(J36001)
Wheel bearing lock nut
wrench
NT154
Removing and installing wheel bearing lock
nut
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0003
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Hub cap drift
NT115
Installing hub cap
a: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
FRONT AXLE
Precautions
AX-2
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Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBAX0034NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNBAX0034S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
AX-12
Ð
AX-6, 19
Ð
AX-4, 18
PD-3
PD-3
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT
in this chart.
Refer to AXLE
in this chart.
SU-3
SU-3
SU-3
BR-6
ST-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE SHAFTNoise, Vibration´´ ´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´ ´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
AXLENoise´´ ´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´´ ´ ´ ´´ ´
Shimmy´´ ´´´´´
Judder´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or
handling´´´ ´´´
´: Applicable
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT AXLE PARTSNBAX0004Check front axle parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and other
damage.
1. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
2. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Rotor Discº, AX-6.
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FRONT AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-3
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SFA747B
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGNBAX00051. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
2. Check axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 in)
3. Adjust wheel bearing preload if there is any axial end play or
wheel bearing does not turn smoothly.
Preload AdjustmentNBAX0005S01Adjust wheel bearing preload after wheel bearing has been
replaced or front axle has been reassembled.
Adjust wheel bearing preload as follows:
1. Before adjustment, thoroughly clean all parts to prevent dirt
entry.
SFA891-A
2. Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
IThreaded portion of spindle
IContact surface between wheel bearing lock washer (cham-
fered side) and outer wheel bearing
IGrease seal lip
IWheel hub (as shown at left)
SFA748B
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 78 - 98 N´m (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb)
4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
5. Loosen wheel bearing lock nut so that torque becomes 0 N´m
(0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb).
6. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 0.5 - 1.5 N´m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 in-lb)
SFA747B
7. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
8. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 0.5 - 1.5 N´m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 in-lb)
9. Measure wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 in)
FRONT AXLE
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
AX-4
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SMA580A
10. Measure starting force ªAº at wheel hub bolt.
SFA830
11. Install lock washer by tightening the lock nut within 15 to 30
degrees.
12. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat wheel
bearing correctly.
13. Measure starting force ªBº at wheel hub bolt. Refer to proce-
dure 10.
14. Wheel bearing preload ªCº can be calculated as shown below.
C=BþA
Wheel bearing preload ªCº:
7.06 - 20.99 N (0.72 - 2.14 kg, 1.59 - 4.72 lb)
15. If wheel bearing preload ªCº is outside specifications, remove
lock washer. Tighten or loosen lock nut within±15 degrees
(Refer to step 11 above). Install lock washer, then repeat steps
12, 13 and 14.
16. Repeat above procedures until correct axial end play and
wheel bearing preload are obtained.
17. Install drive flange and wheel hub cap.
SFA901
DRIVE SHAFTNBAX0006ICheck boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and
grease leakage.
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FRONT AXLE
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
AX-5
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Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc
COMPONENTSNBAX0007
SFA908B
SFA529A
REMOVALNBAX0008CAUTION:
Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the ABS
wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the
front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in dam-
age to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
1. Remove brake caliper assembly.
Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In
this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to
stretch brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc
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SFA802B
2. Remove hub cap with suitable tool.
SFA753B
3. Remove snap ring with suitable tool.
4. Remove drive flange.
SFA364BA
5. Remove lock washer.
SFA754B
6. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
SFA832
7. Remove wheel hub and wheel bearing.
Be careful not to drop outer bearing.
INSTALLATIONNBAX00091. After installing wheel hub and wheel bearing, adjust wheel
bearing preload.
Refer to ªPreload Adjustmentº, ªFRONT WHEEL BEARINGº,
ªOn-vehicle Serviceº, AX-4.
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Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc (Cont'd)
AX-7
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SFA755B
2. Pack drive flange groove with grease, apply grease to O-ring
(two places) and mating surface of drive flange, and install
flange.
3. Install snap ring.
SFA759B
4. Install hub cap using a suitable tool.
Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new
one.
FA858
DISASSEMBLYNBAX0010IRemove grease seal and bearing outer races with suitable
brass bar.
INSPECTIONNBAX0011Thoroughly clean wheel bearings and wheel hub.
Wheel BearingNBAX0011S01IMake sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise,
crack, pitting and wear.
Wheel HubNBAX0011S02ICheck wheel hub for crack by using a magnetic exploration or
dyeing test.
SFA197-A
ASSEMBLYNBAX00121. Install bearing outer race with Tool until it seats in hub.
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc (Cont'd)
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SFA891-A
2. Pack multi-purpose grease into wheel hub.
SFA459B
3. Apply multi-purpose grease to each bearing cone.
4. Pack grease seal lip with multi-purpose grease, then install it
into wheel hub with suitable drift.
Knuckle Spindle
REMOVALNBAX00131. Remove drive shaft.
Refer to ªDrive Shaftº, AX-11.
SFA756B
2. Separate tie-rod end and lower ball joint from knuckle with
Tool.
Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt so as not to damage
stud bolt.
SFA758B
3. Separate knuckle from strut.
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FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc (Cont'd)
AX-9