FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01NDKKE01

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

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

  4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01NGUY

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

  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFI4

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01NDGOE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEDV

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01NGHQE01

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      A01NEFDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *2 Place the wrench here.
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.


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


      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.


      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDFBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    2. A01NGXP

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

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A01NE2G

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

    4. A01NG9UE02

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

      Note


      • When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A01NGQRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A01NHYL

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

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFOWE01

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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. A01NGL1E02

      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.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A01NI0X

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


    1. A01NDWVE01
      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.