Front Axle Hub: Disassembly

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REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (for 2WD)
1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the retainer cap.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Knuckle Grease Retainer Cap (For 2WD)
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REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL (for 4WD)
1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the oil seal.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Knuckle Oil Seal (For 4WD)
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB
1. Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub and dust cover from the steering knuckle.
2. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Axle Hub Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT (for 2WD)
1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the adjusting nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  Fig 4: Unstaking Front Wheel Adjusting Nut (For 2WD)
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2. Using SST, remove the front wheel adjusting nut.
  SST 09318-12010
  
  Fig 5: Removing Front Wheel Adjusting Nut (2WD)
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE WITH ABS ROTOR BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Gently fix the front axle hub in a vise.
2. Using SST, remove the bearing.
  SST 09710-30021 (09710-03051), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
  
  Fig 6: Removing Front Axle With ABS Rotor Bearing Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Front Axle Hub Oil Seal With Screwdriver
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