FRONT AXLE HUB (for 4WD) > REMOVAL

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.



1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


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  1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

  1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.



3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.



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  1. Using SST, disconnect the brake tube from the disc brake caliper.

    SST
    09023-00101  



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  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper.



4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


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  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the axle hub.



6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


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  1. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

  1. Remove the hub nut.



7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and axle hub from the steering knuckle.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.

  1. w/ ABS:
    Remove the spacer and ABS rotor from the axle hub.

  1. w/o ABS:
    Remove the 2 spacers from the axle hub.



8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE BEARING ASSEMBLY


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  1. Fix the front axle hub in a soft vise.

  1. Using SST, remove the bearing.

    SST
    09710-30021   (09710-03051)
    09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)



9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL


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  1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.