FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

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   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).

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   DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for LHD)

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   REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

   Tip:

   Use the same procedure as for LHD (Click here).

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   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

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   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.

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   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. 

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

       Table 1. Text in Illustration

       *a

       Matchmark

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

    
    
    1. 

       Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

       Table 2. Text in Illustration

       *1	Protective Tape

       Note:

       Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

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    REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

    
    
    1. 

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

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    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.

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    3. 

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

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       09950-60010	09951-00440
       09950-70010	09951-07100

       Note:

       Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

    
    
    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

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    REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

    
    
    1. 

       Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

       Table 3. Text in Illustration

       *1	Steel Plate
       *2	V-block

    2. Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

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       09950-60020	09951-00750
       09950-70010	09951-07100

       Note:

       Keep the steering knuckle level.