Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.
4WD: DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT
1. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Drive Shaft (4WD)
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w/ ABS: DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and wire harness clamp from the steering knuckle.

Fig 2: Disconnecting ABS Speed Sensor And Wire Harness Clamp From Steering Knuckle
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REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
1. Remove the bolt and brake line clamp from the steering knuckle.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
  NOTE: Do not damage the brake tube.
3. Support the brake caliper securely.
REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )

Fig 3: Removing Brake Caliper And Disc
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DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint.
REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint
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2. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle.
  SST 09950-4001 1 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09553-04020, 09554-04010, 09955-04031, 09958-0401 1)
3. Remove the nut and steering knuckle.
  NOTE: 4WD: Be careful not to damage the oil seal and drive shaft boot.
  
  HINT:
  
  4WD: When it is difficult to disconnect the drive shaft, tap the tip of the drive shaft with a plastic hammer.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Steering Knuckle
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