FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front axle hub sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and store system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

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Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. B006MHH

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.

    2. B006MR8

      Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

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

  4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

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


    1. B006RIV

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

  8. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B006QAGC02
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. B006L1R

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

      Tech Tips

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B006N7K

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

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006KVR

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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.