Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove dust deflector.
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. Remove the lower ball joint.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.





b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628 - 62011 or equivalent, remove the lower ball joint.





3. Remove oil seal.
Using SST 09308 - 00010 remove the inner oil seal.





4. Remove axle hub.
a. Using SST 09520 - 00031, remove the axle hub.





b. Using SST 09950 - 40010, 09950 - 60010 (09951 - 00390), remove the inner race (outside) from the axle hub.

5. Remove dust cover.
Using a T30 torx wrench, remove the four bolts and dust cover.





6. Remove outer oil seal.
Using SST 09308 - 00010, remove the outer oil seal.
7. Remove bearing from the steering knuckle.
a. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.





b. Using SST 09527 - 17011, 09950 - 60010 (09951 - 00480), 09950-70010 (09951 -07150) SST and a press, remove the bearing from the steering knuckle.

ASSEMBLY





1. Install new bearing.
a. Using SST 09608 - 32010, 09950 - 70010 (09951 - 07150) SST and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle.
b. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. Install dust cover.
Using a T30 torx wrench, (part No. 09042 - 00010 or locally manufactured tool) install the dust cover with the four bolts.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (74 inch lbs.).





3. Install front axle hub.
Using SST 09608 - 32010, 09950 - 60010 (09951 - 00400), 09950-70010 (09951 -07150) and a press, install the axle hub.
4. Install the lower ball joint.
a. Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
b. Install a new cotter pin.





5. Install new dust deflector.
Using SST 09316 - 60011 (09316 - 00011, 09316 - 00041), 09608-32010 and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.

HINT: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector with the one in the steering knuckle.