Removal
AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL
HINT
Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH Removal
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle nub sub-assembly LH.