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AH–20AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING (for 4WD)
AH
REMOVAL
HINT:
Replace the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (See page DS-
22)
3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Removing the 2 bolts, separate the rear disc brake
caliper assembly LH.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC
5. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
(a) Removing the bolt, separate the speed sensor rear
LH.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the
speed sensor.
6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-22)
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and hub & bearing assembly
LH.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the hub & bearing assembly LH with the 4
bolts.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
2. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See page AH-19)
3. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See page AH-19)
4. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-26)
5. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
(a) Install the bolt, connect the speed sensor rear LH.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the
speed sensor.
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• Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the sensor.
6. INSTALL REAR DISC
7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with
the 2 bolts.
Torque: 88 N*m (900 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
8. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (See page DS-
26)
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
10. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM
(See page BC-72).
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AH–4AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
AH
SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–5
AH
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the
bearing.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the
surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle
hub.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface.
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AH–6AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
AH
REMOVAL
HINT:
Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the
LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page DS-
5)
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page
DS-5)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc
brake caliper assembly LH from the steering
knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-6)
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page DS-6)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive
shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-
assembly LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS
speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH
with the front axle nub sub-assembly LH.
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–7
AH
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST(s), remove the lower ball joint assembly
front LH.
SST 09628-62011
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing dust
deflector NO. 1 LH.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub LH
hole snap ring.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST(s), remove the front axle hub sub-
assembly LH.
SST 09520-00031
(b) Using SST(s) and a press, remove the bearing inner
race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly
LH.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00430),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH
(a) Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 4 bolts and
disc brake dust cover front LH.
HINT:
Torx is a registered trademark of Textron Inc.
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AH–8AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
AH
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front
axle hub LH bearing.
(b) Using SST(s) and a press, press the front axle hub
LH bearing until it contacts the SST(s).
SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
(c) Using a spanner to make the steering knuckle LH
horizontal, fix it to the V block, as shown in the
illustration.
NOTICE:
Be sure the steering knuckle is horizontally
positioned.
(d) Using SST(s) and a press, remove the front axle
hub LH bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
(a) Using SST(s) and a press, install a new front axle
hub LH bearing to the steering knuckle LH.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH
(a) Place the disc brake dust cover front LH and using a
torx wrench (T30), torque the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)
HINT:
Torx is a registered trademark of Textron Inc.
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST(s), and a press, install the front axle hub
sub-assembly LH.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–9
AH
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub
LH hole snap ring.
5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
(a) Using SST(s) and a hammer, install the bearing dust
deflector No. 1 LH.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031),
09608-32010
HINT:
Align the hole for the speed sensor in the bearing
dust deflector No. 1 LH with the steering knuckle.
6. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT
LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint assembly front LH and
tighten the nut.
Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned,
tighten the nut up to 60
further.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH
with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber
assembly front LH.
Torque: 230 N*m (2,350 kgf*cm, 170 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply
the small amount of engine oil to the screw
part of the nuts.
• Do not excessively push out the front axle
assembly LH.
• Be careful not to damage the outboard joint
boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page DS-18)
3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page DS-18)
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC
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