Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

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 LH Removal
3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
NOTE: Hang down the disc brake caliper with a wire or equivalent.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
NOTE: Ensure no oil attaches to the disc surface.

6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
7. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the end of the front drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the front drive shaft and front axle.
HINT: If it is difficult to disengage, tap the end of the front drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

(b) Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to remove the front drive shaft from the front axle.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to push the front axle outward from the vehicle more than is necessary to remove it.
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Hang the front drive shaft down with a string or equivalent.





(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the front axle from the front shock absorber.
9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH





(a) Mount the steering knuckle in a soft vise.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the deflector from the steering knuckle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

10. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the clip and castle nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST: 09611-36020
NOTICE:
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- Securely hang SST to the spacer of the steering knuckle.
- Replace the steering knuckle with a new one if the spacer comes off the steering knuckle.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and front axle hub.