FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for LHD)

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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for LHD Click here.
REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for RHD)

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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. 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. 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.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE FRONT DISC

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SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
1. 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.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. 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. 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.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. 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.

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