Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
* Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
* Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
* Completely unstake the staked part before removing the front axle shaft nut.
* Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the front axle shaft nut.

3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose and front speed sensor.





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





4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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





5. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

6. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Remove the clip and castle nut.





(b) Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.

SST : 09960-20010

09961-02060

(c) Using SST, separate the front lower suspension arm from the front axle assembly.





Text in illustration





SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

NOTICE:
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
* Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
* Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
* Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
* Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.

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

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.





8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

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





9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

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

SST : 09520-00031

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





Text in illustration





SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09953-04020

09954-04010

09955-04011

09957-04010

09958-04011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00380

NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-04020) before use.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

(a) Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.





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

SST : 09513-36040

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00650

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100