Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, washers and brake caliper.
3. Support the brake caliper securely.
Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper Bolts
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REMOVE FLANGE
1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap from the flange.
2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Expander
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3. Remove the 6 nuts and washers.
4. Install the nuts temporarily to protect the threads of the stud bolts.
5. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the bolt heads and remove the 6 nuts and cone washers.
  
  Fig 3: Taping On Bolt Heads Using Brass Bar And Hammer
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6. Remove the flange and gasket.
REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.
2. Using SST, remove the lock nut.
  SST 09607-60020
3. Remove the lock washer.
4. Using SST, remove the adjusting nut.
  SST 09607-60020
  
  Fig 4: Removing Adjusting Nut Using SST
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5. Remove the axle hub with disc.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor and oil seal.
6. Remove the claw washer and bearing from the axle hub.