Removal

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT Removal

3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC
5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR Removal
6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.
HINT: If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

(b) Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.
NOTICE:
- Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
- Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
- Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or equivalent.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.
NOTICE: When removing the hole snap ring, do not damage the magnetic rotor surface.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST: 09520-00031

(c) Using SST, remove the hub bearing inner race from the axle hub.
SST: 09950-40011
09951-04020
09952-04010
09953-04020
09954-04010
09955-04011
09957-04010
09958-04011
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00370

12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Remove the dust cover by tapping the back side with a brass bar and hammer.

13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09223-15020
SST: 09387-00041
09387-02010
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00630
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100