FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01VZ5J

      Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber.

      Note

      Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber completely.

    2. B001NPH

      Remove the bolt and front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  7. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W4F2E04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

      If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

  8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W5F7

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W48O

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber.

      Note


      • When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A01W4NCE05
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A01W37V

      Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.

  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W40VE05

      Hold the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. A01W1POE05

      Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09555-55010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00440 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A01W4FS

      Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

  14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


    1. A01W1FXE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Steel Plate
      *2 V-block

      Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

    2. Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00440, 09952-06010 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00750 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

      Keep the steering knuckle level.