FRONT AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION FAX FRONT AXLE

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FAX

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CONTENTS
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2 WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 4 F
Special Service Tools ............................................... 2 Removal and Installation .......................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2 REMOVAL ............................................................. 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 5 G
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3 INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3 SERVICE DATA .......................................................... 7
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 4 Wheel Bearing .......................................................... 7
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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 4 BALL JOINT .......................................................... 7

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PREPARATION PFP:00002

Special Service Tools ADS00098

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name

HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
Removing steering outer socket
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
NT546

ST3127S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload Gauge
1. GC91030000
Torque wrench (J25765) Measuring sliding torque of ball joint
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
NT124
Socket adapter (3/8″)

Commercial Service Tools ADS00099

Tool name Description

● Removing wheel nuts

Power tool ● Removing under cover
● Removing brake caliper assembly

PBIC0190E

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003

A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ADS0009A

Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B

NVH in WT section.

NVH in WT section.

NVH in PS section.
FAX-4.

FAX-4.
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Reference page C

FAX

Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

E

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
F

STEERING
TIRES
G
Noise × × × × ×
Shake × × × × ×
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Vibration × × × ×
Symptom FRONT AXLE
Shimmy × × × × ×
Judder × × × × I
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × ×
×: Applicable
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE PFP:40202

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ADS0009B

Check that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
● Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Check that there is no looseness of wheel bearing.
Standard value
Axial end play limit : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
● Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and Installation ADS0009C

SDIA2283E

1. Hub cap 2. Ball seat 3. Steering knuckle

4. Cotter pin 5. Washer 6. Splash guard
7. Wheel hub and bearing assembly

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
21, "FRONT DISC BRAKE (CLZ25VD TYPE)" , BR-28, "FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)" .
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-64, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-11, "BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE" .
6. Remove steering outer socket and cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen mounting nut.

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7. Use a ball joint remover (special service tool) to remove steering

outer socket from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage A
ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint B
remover (special service tool) from coming off, and tempo-
rarily tighten mounting nut.
C

SGIA0341E

FAX
8. After removing upper link, transverse link, compression rod and cotter pin at steering knuckle, loosen
mounting nut.
9. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove upper link, transverse link, and compression rod from E
steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suitable tool) from coming off, F
and temporarily tighten mounting nut.
10. Remove steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly fixing bolt.
11. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle. G
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● About the inspection for upper link, compression rod, steering outer socket, refer to FSU-14, "UPPER
H
LINK" , FSU-16, "COMPRESSION ROD" , PS-13, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
Visual Inspection
● Check steering knuckle and ball seat for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace steering I
knuckle and ball seat if cracks, deformation, or other damage is found.
● Check ball joint boot for deformation, damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace steering knuckle
assembly if cracks, deformation or also for grease leakage is found. J
Steering Knuckle Ball Joint Inspection
● Manually move ball stud in the connecting part of transverse link to confirm it moves smoothly with no
binding. K
Swing Torque Inspection
CAUTION:
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Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
● Hook spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving. M

Standard value
Swing force:
0.147 - 1.4 N·m (0.02 - 0.14 kg-m, 2 - 12 in-lb)
Measurement force:
2.23 - 21.2 N (0.22 - 2.16 kg, 0.50 - 4.77 lb)
● If the value is outside the standard, replace steering knuckle. SDIA1143E

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Rotating Torque Inspection

● Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that sliding torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge (special service tool).
Standard value
Rotating torque:
0.147 - 1.4 N·m (0.02 - 0.14 kg-m, 2 - 12 in-lb)
● If the value is outside the standard, replace steering knuckle.

SDIA1150E

Axial End Play Inspection

● Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
● If the value is outside the standard, replace steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
● Refer to FAX-4, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Wheel hub and bearing assembly and disc must be installed to
fit the marked position each other.

SDIA1147E

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SERVICE DATA PFP:00030

A
Wheel Bearing ADS0009D

Axial end play limit 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

B
BALL JOINT
Axial end play limit 0 mm (0 in)
C
Swing force 0.147 - 1.4 N·m (0.02 - 0.14 kg-m, 2 - 12 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (Spring scale hooking position:
2.23 - 21.2 N (0.22 - 2.16 kg, 0.50 - 4.77 lb)
cotter pin mounting hole) FAX
Rotating torque 0.147 - 1.4 N·m (0.02 - 0.14 kg-m, 2 - 12 in-lb)

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