FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT > REPLACEMENT

for Preparation Click here

NOTICE:

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.
   

   NOTICE:

   When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

2. Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
   

3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).
   

4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
   

5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
   

6. Release the parking brake.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the flexible hose.

1. Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
   

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the front disc.
   

1. Temporarily install 2 nuts to the front axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *1

   Nut

   Recommended service nut:

   Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
   

   Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
   

   NOTICE:

   Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.

2. Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, remove the front axle hub bolt.
   

   SST

   09611-12010  
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

1. Install a washer and service nut to a new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *1	Nut
   *2	Washer

   Recommended service nut:

   Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
   

   Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
   

   HINT:

   Recommended thickness of the washer is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

2. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, install the hub bolt by tightening the nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.
      
   2. Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.
      

3. Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.
   

1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a

   Matchmark

   NOTICE:

   When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   137 N*m{ 1394 kgf*cm , 101 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).
   

2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
   

3. Clear the DTCs (Click here).