Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT Removal

3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.





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

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC Disassembly

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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





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

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

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and front axle assembly.





9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

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





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

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





11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

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





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

SST : 09520-00031

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





SST : 09555-55010

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00430

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.





(b) Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.

SST : 09527-17011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00600

09951-00400

09952-06010

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

(c) Using SST, support the steering knuckle horizontally. Place it on the V-blocks as shown in the illustration.





SST : 09527-20011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00600

09951-00400

09952-06010

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

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