FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)


    1. A003ICLE01

      Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003HGAE01

      Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

    2. A003B6SE01

      Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-00011

      Note


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.

      • Do not damage the brake dust cover.

      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003EK2

      Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and front axle assembly from the front suspension lower arm.

    2. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

    3. A003DTZE01

      Using SST, remove the front axle assembly from the front suspension upper arm.

      SST
      09628-62011

      Note


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.

      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.

  6. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Fix the steering knuckle in the vise using aluminium plates.

      Note

      Do not damage the steering knuckle.

    2. Remove the cotter pin.

    3. Loosen the nut.

    4. A003G89E01

      Using SST, separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-00011

      Note


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.

      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the steering knuckle.

    5. Remove the nut and front lower ball joint assembly.

  7. REMOVE INNER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)


    1. A003C01

      Using a chisel, make a hole in the center of the outer knuckle grease retainer cap to insert a brass bar.

    2. A003B70

      Using a brass bar, remove the inner knuckle grease retainer cap from the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE OUTER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)


    1. A003BPNE01

      Using SST, remove the outer knuckle grease retainer cap.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00300 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07200 )

  9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A003DFNE01

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A003ICAE01

      Using SST, remove the steering knuckle, brake dust cover from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00470 )
      09955-04140
      09958-04030

      Note


      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt (09953-04010) before use.

      • Make sure that the slide arm (09952-04010) is at a 90° angle to the hanger 200 (09951-04020) when using SST.

      • Make sure that the claw No. 14 (09955-04140) is securely attached to the steering knuckle.

      Tech Tips

      For bolt A, use the bolt for the holder (09958-04011).

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT (w/ ABS)


    1. Install the hub nut to the front axle hub bolt.

    2. Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

      Note


      • Do not overtighten the vise.

      • Hold the hub nut in a vise to secure the axle hub and bearing assembly.

    3. A003FBSE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front wheel adjusting nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the front axle hub may be damaged.

    4. A003G9HE01

      Using SST, remove the front wheel adjusting nut and skid control rotor.

      SST
      09607-26010

      Note

      Do not use an extension bar to avoid applying excess torque to the nut and rotor.

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT (w/o ABS)


    1. Install the hub nut to the front axle hub bolt.

    2. Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

      Note


      • Do not overtighten the vise.

      • Hold the hub nut in a vise to secure the axle hub and bearing assembly.

    3. A003CQ9E01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front wheel adjusting nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the front axle hub may be damaged.

    4. A003FHZE01

      Using SST, remove the front wheel adjusting nut and front wheel bearing dust deflector No.1.

      SST
      09607-26010

      Note

      Do not use an extension bar to avoid applying excess torque to the nut and rotor.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A003CJ9E01

      Remove the 6 bolts.

    2. A003ASXE01

      Remove the front disc as shown in the illustration.

  13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


    1. A003GR1E01

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

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00360, 09951-00480, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    2. A003BK8E01

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

      SST
      09950-00020
      09950-00030
      09950-40011   ( 09957-04010 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00360, 09951-00480, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.