Removal

PREPARATIONS:
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it using jack stands.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the drain bolt to drain differential oil.





NOTE:
- During the work, be sure that the differential case is supported by the jack.
- Remove the brake caliper fixing bolt and hang the caliper.
- Remove the antilock brake system speed sensor. (If equipped with antilock brake system)





1. Hub assembly (Disc, back plate and knuckle):
a. Remove the locking hub.
b. Disconnect the knuckle and the suspension arm.
2. Steering link and arm assembly.
3. Suspension crossmember.
4. Propeller shaft.
5. Protector.
6. Breather Hose:
a. Remove the hose clips.
b. Disconnect breather hoses from front drive axle tube and disconnect housing.





7. Vacuum Hose. Disconnect vacuum hose from actuator. Shift switch connector (7a).
8. VSV Assembly.

NOTE: Be sure not to remove hose and connector from VSV assembly.





9. Mounting bolt and nut.
10. Washer and spacer.





11. Bolt. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolt.





12. Front axle case assembly and front drive shaft assembly (LH side). Lower the vehicle and disconnect the RH front drive shaft assembly, and then remove the front axle case assembly and front drive shaft assembly (LH).
13. Front drive shaft assembly (RH).