Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT  (See REMOVAL )
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
      NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
   Fig 1: Locating Axle Hub LH Nut
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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 2: Removing Drive Shaft From Axle Hub

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   2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle nub sub-assembly LH.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Nuts

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