Up to 08/2009

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT Removal

4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal

5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.





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(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.





HINT
If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

(c) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.





(d) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.





NOTICE:
* When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
* Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.
9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.





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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

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





11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the front axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

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

SST : 09520-00031

(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.





SST : 09555-55010

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00440

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.





13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.





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(b) Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00440

09952-06010

SST : 09950-60020

09951-00750

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:
Keep the steering knuckle level.