Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
*1 | FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY | *2 | FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER |
*3 | STEERING KNUCKLE | *4 | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY |
*5 | COTTER PIN | - | - |
Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping" : N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) | ● | Non-reusable part |
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during the steering knuckle removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedures | Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Link |
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Front wheel alignment adjustment | ECU Data Initialization | Active torque split AWD system |
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Calibration |
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HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. | |
(b) Remove the 3 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Secure the steering knuckle between aluminum plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
130 N·m {1326 kgf·cm, 96 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
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3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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To use the auxiliary key, press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key from the smart key.