Front Axle Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly LH Bolts
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  NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
  
  Fig 2: Separating Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH From Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly LH
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  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts & Nuts
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