FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. A002QE9E01

      Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

      SST
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      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A002MJN

      Remove the bolt and disengage the clamp, and detach the front speed sensor wire.

      Note

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

    2. A002QL3

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

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the installation hole and the surface of the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A002OIA

      Remove the bolt and front flexible hose.

  5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002Q9T

      Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly from the steering knuckle.

      Note

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

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC


    1. A002NPTE07
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002OS8

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

    2. Disconnect the front suspension lower arm from the lower ball joint.

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002OZQ

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring from the steering knuckle.

      Tech Tips

      While holding the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.

    2. A002QXRE07
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the front axle assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot or the magnet rotor of the hub and bearing. Do not push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly with excessive force.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002PNM

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

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and front axle hub sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Do not place the magnet rotor side of the hub and bearing so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

    3. Remove the front brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.