Front Hub/Knuckle: Reassembly

Apply the multi-purpose grease to the contacting surface of the knuckle and wheel bearing thinly.
Press-in the wheel bearing to the knuckle using the SST (09216-21100).

Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Bearing To Knuckle
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CAUTION:
- Do not against the inner race of the wheel bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
- Always use a new wheel bearing assembly.
Install the snap ring into the groove the knuckle.
Press-in the hub to the knuckle using the SST (09454-21100).
CAUTION:
- Do not against the outer race of the wheel bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
Tighten the hub to the knuckle with the SST (09517-21500).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

200-260 (20-26, 145-188)

Fig 2: Installing Hub To Knuckle
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Rotate the hub to seat the wheel bearing.
Measure the wheel bearing starting torque.
Wheel bearing starting torque:

1.8 N.m (18 kgf.cm, 1.3 lb-ft) or below

Fig 3: Measuring Wheel Bearing Starting Torque
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Measure the hub run-out by using a dial gauge.
Run-out: 0.04 mm (0.00157 in.)
Remove the SST (09517-21500).