Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper.
  Torque: 107 N.m (1,090 kgf.cm, 79 ft.lbf)
2. Support the brake caliper securely.
  NOTE: Do not damage the flexible hose.
3. Remove the brake disc.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper And Disc
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CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
1. Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub.
2. Check the backlash.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If it is greater than maximum, replace the bearing (See DISASSEMBLY , REASSEMBLY ).
3. Check the deviation.
  Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
  
  If it is greater than maximum, replace the bearing (See DISASSEMBLY , REASSEMBLY ).
4. Remove a dial indicator.
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT (See REMOVAL )
w/ ABS: DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and wire from the steering knuckle.

Torque:

Sensor installation bolt:

8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

Wire harness clamp bolt:

5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)

Fig 2: Setting Dial Indicator Near Center Of Axle Hub
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REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
1. Loosen the 2 nuts of the lower side of the shock absorber.
  Torque: 143 N.m (1,460 kgf.cm, 105 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Nuts Of Lower Side Of Shock Absorber
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2. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
  2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
    SST 09610-20012
    
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using Special Tool
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3. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm.
  Torque: 128 N.m (1,310 kgf.cm, 94 ft.lbf)
4. Disconnect the drive shaft from the steering knuckle (See REMOVAL ).
5. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering knuckle with axle hub.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Bolts, Nuts And Steering Knuckle With Axle Hub
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor of the drive shaft.