Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT Removal

3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:
Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal

6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.

HINT
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

(b) Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.

NOTICE:
* Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
* Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
* Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
* Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or equivalent.

(c) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.





10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING





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

NOTICE:
When removing the hole snap ring, do not damage the magnetic rotor surface.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub.

SST : 09520-00031

(c) Using SST, remove the hub bearing inner race from the axle hub.





SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09953-04020

09954-04010

09955-04011

09957-04010

09958-04011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00370

12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER





(a) Remove the dust cover by tapping the back side with a brass bar and hammer.

13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING





(a) Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.

(b) Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

SST : 09223-15020

SST : 09387-00041

09387-02010

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00630

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100