FRONT AXLE – Axle Hub and Knuckle
26-4
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA" CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, so that it
does not fall.
AB" DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing
while loosening the drive shaft nut.
AC" TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION
Use the special tool to disconnect the ball joint.
Caution
(1) Use the special tool to loosen the nut only; do not
remove it from the ball joint.
(2) Tie the special tool with a cord not to let it fall off.
AD" DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AA DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
(1) Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
(2) Using the special tool, tighten the drive shaft nut.
Caution
Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
(3) If the position of the split pin holes does not match, tighten
the nut up to the first matching holes.
Install the split pin and bend it securely.
MB990767
MB990635 or
MB991113
Ball joint
Cord
Nut
MB990767
MB990242
MB991354
MB990244 (3)
177 – 275 Nm
{18.0 – 28.0 kgf@m}
Washer
MB990767