Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB (for 4WD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Using a hexagon wrench, separate the speed sensor front.
(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.
(c) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.
(b) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder.

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

NOTE: Do not damage the axle hub.

6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

(a) Remove the cotter pin and a lock cap.
(b) Remove the front axle hub nut.
7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly from the steering knuckle.

HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.
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9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No.1 front suspension arm sub-assembly lower from the front steering knuckle.
10. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the steering knuckle from the front suspension upper arm assembly LH.
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11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
(a) for 4WD:
(1) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle hub from the front drive shaft.
(b) Remove the front axle hub assembly.