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 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.


  1. 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 notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

    2. A00449B

      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal cannot be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A00412XE01

      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.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A0042YW

      Remove the 2 bolts and clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

      Note


      • Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring completely.

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to 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.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A0040S0

      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

  7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A0042V5E05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. A004212E03

      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.

      A0043JRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut - -
      *a Tighten the string without leaving any slack. *b Grease Application Area
      *c Place the wrench here. - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.

      • Be sure to place the 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.

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


    1. A00447E

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

  11. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043BSE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and 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.

      Note

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

  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A00424J

      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 and speed sensor rotor.

  13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A0043V9

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

      Note

      Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.