Front Axle — Removal / Installation

M-6parts diagram

ABS wheel-speed sensor present on ABS-equipped vehicles.

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Wheel nut	Tightening torque 69—117 N·m {9.0—12.0 kgf·m, 66—86 ft·lbf}
2	Wheel and tire	—
3	Locknut	REPLACE. Removal Note below; Installation Note page M-7. Tightening torque 236—318 N·m {24.0—32.5 kgf·m, 174—235 ft·lbf}
4	Brake caliper assembly	Service: Section P
5	Disc plate	Service: Section P
6	ABS wheel-speed sensor	Service: Section P
7	Tie-rod end	Removal Note page M-7; Installation Note page M-7. Tightening torque 43—66 N·m {4.3—6.8 kgf·m, 32—41 ft·lbf}
8	Lower ball joint	Tightening torque 103—126 N·m {10.5—12.9 kgf·m, 76—93 ft·lbf}
9	Knuckle, wheel hub and dust cover	Inspect wheel hub for cracks and damage. Inspect knuckle spindle for cracks and damage. Inspect dust cover for damage and distortion. Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly page M-8

Specification	Value
Wheel nut (1)	69—117N·m {9.0—12.0 kgf·m, 66—86 ft·lbf}
Locknut (3)REPLACE	236—318N·m {24.0—32.5 kgf·m, 174—235 ft·lbf}
Tie-rod end (7)	43—66N·m {4.3—6.8 kgf·m, 32—41 ft·lbf}
Lower ball joint (8)	103—126N·m {10.5—12.9 kgf·m, 76—93 ft·lbf}
Bracket boltstwo locations on knuckle	40—49N·m {4.0—5.0 kgf·m, 29—36 ft·lbf}
Bolt	44—58N·m {4.4—6.0 kgf·m, 33—43 ft·lbf}

Wheel nut (1)

69—117N·m {9.0—12.0 kgf·m, 66—86 ft·lbf}

Locknut (3)REPLACE

236—318N·m {24.0—32.5 kgf·m, 174—235 ft·lbf}

Tie-rod end (7)

43—66N·m {4.3—6.8 kgf·m, 32—41 ft·lbf}

Lower ball joint (8)

103—126N·m {10.5—12.9 kgf·m, 76—93 ft·lbf}

Bracket boltstwo locations on knuckle

40—49N·m {4.0—5.0 kgf·m, 29—36 ft·lbf}

Bolt

44—58N·m {4.4—6.0 kgf·m, 33—43 ft·lbf}

NOTE

COTTER PIN, REPLACE — replace the cotter pin at the tie-rod end.

Removal Note

1
Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward by using a small chisel and hammer.
2
Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
3
Remove the locknut.