RX 400h FWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid (2006)
7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front axle assembly to the front drive shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor.
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Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.
b. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 290 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and tighten the nut.
8. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1
9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
a. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the castle nut up to 60° further.
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 104 Nm (1,060 kgf-cm, 77 ft. lbs.)
12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
a. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.
Torque: 294 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
14. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY