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 
   Fig 1: Tapping Front Axle Hub Nut

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   1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
   2. While applying the brakes, remove the axle hub nut.
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
      Fig 2: Locating Speed Sensor And Flexible Hose

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   2. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
        Fig 3: Locating Speed Sensor From Steering Knuckle

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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 down off the flexible hose.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly

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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
   2. Separate lower arm from the ball joint.
      Fig 5: Locating Lower Arm Bolt And Nuts

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8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.

      HINT:

      While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.

      Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Nuts

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   2. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
   3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the steering knuckle with axle hub.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor. Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Drive Shaft And Axle Hub

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9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 8: Locating & Removing 4 Axle Hub Bolts

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      NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
   2. Remove the front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.