Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

1. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.

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   NOTE:

   Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

2. Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.
   NOTE:

   • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
   • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
   • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

See step  4

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.

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1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   Matchmark

2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
   • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

   HINT: 

   If it is difficult to separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

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1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

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   NOTE:

   When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

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   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
   NOTE:

   • Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
   • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.