FRONT AXLE HUB > REMOVAL

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle hub nut.
   

   SST

   09930-00010  
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
      
   2. Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
      
   3. Completely unstake the staked part before removing the axle hub nut.
      
   4. Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
      

2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.
   

1. Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose and front speed sensor.
   

2. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
   

1. Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub, and remove the front disc.
   

   Text in Illustration 

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   Matchmark

1. Remove the clip and castle nut.
   

2. Install SST (spacer B) to the threaded section of the lower ball joint.
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02060)
   

3. Using SST, separate the front lower suspension arm from the front axle assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02010)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
      
   2. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      
   3. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      
   4. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
      
   5. Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
      
   6. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      

1. 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.

2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.
   

1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.
   

1. Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   

   SST

   09520-00031  
   

3. Using SST, remove the hub bearing inner race from the axle hub sub-assembly.
   

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60010   (09951-00360)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-04020) before use.

1. Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   

   SST

   09520-00031  
   

3. Using SST, remove the hub bearing inner race from the axle hub sub-assembly.
   

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60010   (09951-00380)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-04020) before use.

1. Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.
   

2. Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
   

   SST

   09223-15020  
   09387-02010  
   09950-60010   (09951-00630)
   09950-70010   (09951-07100)
   

1. Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.
   

2. Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
   

   SST

   09513-36040  
   09950-60010   (09951-00650)
   09950-70010   (09951-07100)