Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT  (See REMOVAL )
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging by its flexible hose.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts

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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See INSPECTION )
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 2: Putting Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH And Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly

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   3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and front axle assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Front Axle Assembly Nuts And Bolts

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9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
   1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
      Fig 4: Removing No. 1 Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector

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10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
       Fig 5: Removing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring

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11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
       NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

       SST 09520-00031 

       Fig 6: Removing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly

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    3. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

       SST 09555-55010, 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

       NOTE: Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )
    Fig 7: Removing Bearing Inner Race (Outside)

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14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
    2. Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.

       SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

       Fig 8: Pressing Front Axle Hub Bearing Until

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    3. Using SST, support the steering knuckle horizontally. Place it on the V-blocks as shown in the illustration.

       SST 09527-20011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

    4. Using SST and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
       Fig 9: Placing On V-Blocks

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