Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual - part 821

4. 

REMOVE INNER RACE (OUTSIDE) FROM AXLE SHAFT
Using SST, remove the inner race from the axle shaft.
SST 09950–20017

5. 

REMOVE OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal from the steering knuckle.
SST 09308–00010

6. 

REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE

(a)  Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

(b)  Position the inner race above the bearing on the inner side.

(c) Using 

SST and a press, remove the bearing from the steering

knuckle.
SST 09608–35014 (09608–06100)

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FRONT AXLE HUB

FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

SA0W3–03

1. INSTALL 

BEARING

(a)  Using SST, install a new bearing to steering knuckle.

SST 09608–35014 (09608–06200)
NOTICE: If the inner race and balls come loose from the
bearing outer race, be sure to install them on the same
side as before.

(b)  Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.

2. 

INSTALL OIL SEAL

(a)  Install the inner race (outside).

(b)  Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until it is flush

with end surface of the steering knuckle.
SST 09608–32010

(c)  Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.

3. 

INSTALL AXLE HUB TO STEERING KNUCKLE

(a)  Install the brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the

4 bolts.

Torque: 8.3 N

⋅

m (85 kgf

⋅

cm, 74 in.

⋅

lbf)

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FRONT AXLE HUB

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(b)  Using SST and a press, press the axle hub to steering

knuckle.
SST 09608–32010, 09608–35014 (09608–06040)

4. 

INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
NOTICE: Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor ro-
tor.

5. 

INSTALL AXLE HUB LOCK NUT

(a)  Install and torque a new axle hub lock nut.

Torque: 199 N

⋅

m (2,030 kgf

⋅

cm, 147 ft

⋅

lbf)

(b)  Using a screwdriver and hammer, stake the lock nut.

6. 

INSTALL HUB BEARING CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install the hub bearing cap
to the steering knuckle.

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FRONT AXLE HUB

FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

SA040–06

1. 

INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE TO UPPER BALL JOINT

(a)  Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with

the nut.

Torque: 103 N

⋅

m (1,050 kgf

⋅

cm, 76 ft

⋅

lbf)

(b)  Install a new cotter pin.

2.  CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER

SUSPENSION ARM

(a)  Connect the steering knuckle to the lower suspension arm

with the nut.

Torque: 125 N

⋅

m (1,270 kgf

⋅

cm, 92 ft

⋅

lbf)

(b)  Install a new clip.

3. 

CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE

(a)  Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque: 49 N

⋅

m (500 kgf

⋅

cm, 36 ft

⋅

lbf)

(b)  Install a new cotter pin.

4. 

INSTALL FRONT BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER

(a)  Align the matchmarks and install the brake disc to the axle

hub with the 2 screws.

(b)  Install the brake caliper to the steering knuckle with the 2

bolts.

Torque: 118 N

⋅

m (1,200 kgf

⋅

cm, 87 ft

⋅

lbf)

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FRONT AXLE HUB

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