FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


    1. A011ARW

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle hub nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note


      • Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.

      • Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.

      • Completely unstake the staked part before removing the axle hub nut.

      • Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

    2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A011BNV

      Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose and front speed sensor.

    2. A0118XX

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

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0119GO

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01191AE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub, and remove the front disc.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A011AXEE01

      Remove the clip and castle nut.

    2. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )
    3. Using SST, separate the front lower suspension arm from the front axle assembly.

      A011782E01
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

    2. A0118UM

      Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A0118AQ

      Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1KR-FE)


    1. A011BMIE01

      Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. A0117QWE03

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

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

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-04020) before use.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV, 1NR-FE)


    1. A011BMIE01

      Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. A0117QWE03

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

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00380 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-04020) before use.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING (for 1KR-FE)


    1. A011A6RE01

      Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.

    2. Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09223-15020
      09387-02010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00630 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING (for 1ND-TV, 1NR-FE)


    1. A011BSKE01

      Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.

    2. Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09513-36040
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00650 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )