FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A005H9Z

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

    2. A005ITB

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

      Note


      • Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.

      • Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Do not hammer the threads of the drive shaft.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A005JYU

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the lower ball joint.

      • Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or equivalent.

      Tech Tips

      Keep the bolt from rotating while turning the nut.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A005GS4E01
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      *1 Snap Ring Pliers

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

      Note

      When removing the hole snap ring, do not damage the magnetic rotor surface.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005K9BE01

      Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST, remove the axle hub.

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. A005JX8E01

      Using SST, remove the axle hub bearing inner race.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00370 )

  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A005J4H

      Remove the disc brake dust cover by tapping the back side with a brass bar and hammer.

  13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


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

    2. A005IQNE01

      Using SST and a press, remove the axle hub bearing.

      SST
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00390, 09951-00580, 09952-06010 )
      09513-36040