Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 2WD)

(a) Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the speed sensor front.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 4WD)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD)

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.

5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.





NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

(b) Remove the caliper plates No.1 from the brake caliper.

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC Disassembly

7. SEPARATE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT (for 4WD)

8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

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

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.





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

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





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

(b) Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.