Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
  NOTE: Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Disc Brake Caliper
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REMOVE FRONT DISC
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.
  HINT:
  
  If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
2. Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.
  NOTE:
  - Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
  - Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
  - Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
  - Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or equivalent.
3. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Nuts And Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.
  NOTE: When removing the hole snap ring, do not damage the magnetic rotor surface.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Hole Snap Ring
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.
  NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
2. Using SST, remove the axle hub.
  SST 09520-00031
  
  Fig 4: Removing Axle Hub
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3. Using SST, remove the hub bearing inner race from the axle hub.
  SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020,09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00370)
  
  Fig 5: Removing Hub Bearing Inner Race From Axle Hub
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Remove the dust cover by tapping the back side with a brass bar and hammer.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Dust Cover By Tapping
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.
2. Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09223-15020, 09387-00041 (09387-02010), 09950-60010 (09951-00630), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  
  Fig 7: Removing Hub Bearing From Steering Knuckle
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