FRONT AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. LOOSEN HEXALOBULAR SCREW

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

    for 1KR-FE:Click here

    for 1PP:Click here

  4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

    1. C302071

      Separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly bracket.

    2. C302072

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

      Note:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.

      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  8. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

    1. C302074C01

      *a

      Hold

      *b

      Turn

      While holding the front stabilizer bolt with a wrench, remove the nut.

    2. Remove the 2 No. 1 cushion retainers, 2 front stabilizer cushions and separate the front stabilizer bar.

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

  10. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. C302075C01

      *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.

      Note:
      • Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Do not damage the magnetic seal of the front axle hub bearing.

      • Hang the front drive shaft assembly down with a piece of string or equivalent.

      Tip:

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

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

    1. C302085

      Remove the bolt and nut.

      Note:

      When removing the nut, keep the bolt from rotating.

    2. C305594C01

      *a

      Turn 90°

      *b

      Maximum 10 mm (0.394 in.)

      Using SST, widen the steering knuckle slit.

      09723-70010

      Note:
      • Do not widen the steering knuckle slit to more than 10 mm (0.394 in.).

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle slit.

      • Do not deform the bracket of the front shock absorber assembly.

      Tip:

      When turning SST, use a 10 mm socket wrench.

    3. Remove the front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

    4. Remove SST.

      Tip:

      Turn SST 90° to remove it.

  12. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR COVER

    1. C302080

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the bolt and skid control sensor cover from the steering knuckle.

  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. C302081N01

      Using SST and 2 bolts (underhead length: 70 mm), remove the front axle hub sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

      09520-24010

    3. F100148N01

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

      09950-00020

      09950-50013

      09951-05010

      09952-05010

      09953-05020

      09954-05021

      09955-05040

      09957-04010

      09950-60010

      09951-00360

  14. REMOVE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE HEAT INSULATOR

    1. C302079

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the bolt and front steering knuckle heat insulator from the steering knuckle.

  15. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

    1. C302082

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

  16. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

    1. C302398N01

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

      09950-60010

      09951-00470

      09950-70010

      09951-07100

      Note:

      Position the steering knuckle horizontally.