FRONT AXLE HUB(for TMC Made) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.

   2. 

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

      Note

      
      

      • Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.

      • Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

   2. 

      Install SST to the threaded section of the tie rod end.

      SST

      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

   3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.

      

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      *a	Place the wrench here	-	-
      	Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.	-	-

      SST

      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note

      
      

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

   
   

   1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

   2. 

      Install SST to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.

      SST

      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST are aligned.

   3. Using SST, separate the lower arm.

      

      Text in Illustration

      *a	Place the wrench here	-	-
      	Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.	-	-

      SST

      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note

      
      

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

8. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and separate the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle hub.

      Note

      Do not hammer the threads of the drive shaft.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to separate the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

   2. 

      Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and the front axle assembly.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not damage the lower ball joint.

      • Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or equivalent.

      Tech Tips

      Keep the bolt from rotating while turning the nut.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

    
    
    1. 

       Text in Illustration

       *1	Snap Ring Pliers

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

       Note

       When removing the hole snap ring, do not damage the magnetic rotor surface.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

       Note

       Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST, remove the axle hub.

       SST

       09520-00031

    3. 

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       *a	Hold
       *b	Turn

       Using SST, remove the axle hub bearing inner race.

       SST

       09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )

       09950-60010   ( 09951-00370 )

       Note

       
       

       • When removing the inner race, it the axle hub is damaged, replace the axle hub with a new one.

       • Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST before use.

12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

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