Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: 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 SHAFT LH NUT Removal

3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH Removal

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.





NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 LH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly LH and the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.





(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.