Wander
Front wheel shimmy
AXLE – AXLE SYSTEM
AXLE SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem.
Check each part. If necessary, replace these parts.
Symptom Suspected area See page
1. Wheel alignment (Front) SP-4
2. Wheel alignment (Rear) SP-13
3. Steering linkage PS-49
4. Hub bearing (Front) AH-5
5. Hub bearing (Rear) AH-14
6. Stabilizer bar (Front) SP-33
7. Stabilizer bar (Rear) SP-69
1. Shock absorber SP-18
2. Lower ball joint SP-28
3. Hub bearing AH-5
AH–1
AH
AH
AH–2
SUSPENSION & AXLEAXLE
AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
COMPONENTS
107 (1,090, 79)
N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)
: Specified torque
FRONT DISC
FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Non-reusable part
C137195E01
SST
AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPAR ATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-6)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-49)
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
(a) Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the
front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to
hold the front axle, remove the front axle hub bolt.
SST 09628-10011
SST
AH–3
AH
Hold
Hold
Nut
Turn
Turn
Washer
C112993E02
C108165E02
5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to a new front axle hub bolt
as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a brass bar to hold the front axle, install the
hub bolt by torquing the nut.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-51)
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(See page AH-10)
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
AH–4
SUSPENSION & AXLEAXLE
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS
FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
AH
FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
107 (1,090, 79)
FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER ASSEMBLY
210 (2,140, 155)
FRONT SPEED SENSOR
TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
19 (192, 14)
8.0 (82, 71 in.*lbf)
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT DISC
FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER NO. 1 ARM
N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)
: Specified torque
75 (765, 55)
Non-reusable part
294 (3,000, 217)
FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
49 (500, 36)
COTTER PIN
C137840E01
COTTER PIN
123 (1,250, 91)
FRONT LOWER BALL
JOINT ASSEMBLY
AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
STEERING KNUCKLE
8.3 (85, 73 in.*lbf)
AH–5
AH
N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque
8.3 (85, 73 in.*lbf)
FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
Non-reusable part
C137841E01
AH
AH–6
AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-6)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-49)
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set
perpendicular to the measurement surface.
HINT:
C108155
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
C108156
If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the
bearing.
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the
surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set
perpendicular to the measurement surface.
HINT:
If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle
hub.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-51)
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(See page AH-10)
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB
REMOVAL
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page DS-7)
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See p age DS-7)
4. SEPAR ATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc
brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-49)
AH–7
AH
C067088E04
Matchmarks
C129150E01
6. SEP ARA TE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page
DS-8)
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1
ARM (See page DS-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly
and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive
shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot
and speed sensor rotor.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and front axle assembly .
C132414