Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

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

2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.





NOTICE:
* Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
* Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (for 4WD)

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.





NOTICE:
Do not damage the axle hub.

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (for 4WD)

(a) Remove the cotter pin and adjusting lock cap.





(b) Using a 39 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.

6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.





(b) Remove the axle hub and dust cover from the steering knuckle.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.





(b) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the front drive shaft from the front axle hub.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

(c) Remove the axle hub and dust cover from the steering knuckle.

(d) Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.