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Front Axle Hub Sub-ASSY LH: Replacement

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH 
    1. Using a hexagon wrench, separate the speed sensor front LH.
    2. Disconnect the 2 clamps.
    3. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolts For Separating Speed Sensor Wire Harness From Steering Knuckle
      G04338455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.
    2. Using SST, disconnect the brake tube from the front disc brake caliper assy LH.

      SST 09023-00101

      Fig 2: Locating Bolt For Separating Brake Tube Bracket From Steering Knuckle
      G04338456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake caliper assy LH.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Front Disc Brake Caliper Assy
      G04338457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the front axle hub grease cap LH.
      NOTE: Do not damage the axle hub.
      Fig 4: Removing Front Axle Hub Grease Cap
      G04338458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and a lock cap.
    2. Remove the front axle hub LH nut.
      Fig 5: Removing Front Axle Hub LH Nut
      G04338459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assy LH from the steering knuckle.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

      Fig 6: Locating Nut For Separating Stabilizer Link Assy LH From Steering Knuckle
      G04338460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assy LH from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-62011

      Fig 7: Separating Tie Rod End Sub-Assy From Steering Knuckle Using SST
      G04338461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front suspension arm sub-assy lower No.1 LH from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 8: Locating Bolts For Separating Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assy Lower No.1 LH From Steering Knuckle
      G04338462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    2. Using SST, separate the steering knuckle from the front suspension upper arm assy LH.

      SST 09628-62011

      Fig 9: Separating Steering Knuckle From Front Suspension Upper Arm Assy LH Using SST
      G04338463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. 4WD Drive Type:

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle hub from the front drive shaft.

    2. Remove the front axle hub sub-assy LH.
  12. REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP INNER (2WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the knuckle grease retainer cap inner.
      Fig 10: Removing Knuckle Grease Retainer Cap Inner Using Screwdriver & Hammer
      G04338464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH OIL SEAL (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the steering knuckle LH oil seal.
      Fig 11: Removing Steering Knuckle LH Oil Seal Using Screwdriver & Hammer
      G04338465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT LH (2WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the adjusting nut.

      SST 09930-00010

      Fig 12: Unstaking Adjusting Nut Using SST & Hammer
      G04338466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the adjusting nut.

      SST 09318-12010

      Fig 13: Removing Adjusting Nut Using SST
      G04338467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub from the steering knuckle.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.
      Fig 14: Locating Bolts On Front Axle Hub
      G04338468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE FRONT AXLE W/ABS ROTOR LH BEARING ASSY 
    1. Fix the front axle hub soft in vise.
    2. 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)

      Fig 15: Removing Bearing Using SST
      G04338469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH SPACER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front axle hub LH spacer.
      Fig 16: Removing Front Axle Hub Spacer Using Screwdriver
      G04338470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH SPACER 
    1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install the new front axle hub LH spacer.
      NOTE: Do not damage the spacer.
      Fig 17: Installing New Front Axle Hub Spacer Using Brass Bar & Hammer
      G04338471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL FRONT AXLE W/ABS ROTOR LH BEARING ASSY 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the new bearing to the front axle hub.

      SST 09649-17010

      Fig 18: Installing New Bearings To Front Axle Hub Using SST & Press
      G04338472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB 
    1. Apply the MP grease to a new O-ring.
    2. Install the new O-ring to the axle hub.
    3. Install the dust cover, axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 80 N.m (816 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 19: Installing Dust Cover & Axle To Steering Knuckle With Bolts
      G04338473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT LH (2WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using SST, install a new adjusting nut.

      Torque: 275 N.m (2,804 kgf.cm, 203 ft.lbf) 

      SST 09318-12010

      Fig 20: Installing New Adjusting Nut Using SST
      G04338474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH OIL SEAL (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using SST and a press, install a new steering knuckle LH oil seal.

      SST 09527-17011, 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09951-01000

      Fig 21: Installing New Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Using SST & Press
      G04338475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP INNER (2WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install a new knuckle grease retainer cap inner.
      NOTE: Do not damage the knuckle grease retainer cap inner.
      Fig 22: Installing New Knuckle Grease Retainer Cap Inner Using Brass Bar & Hammer
      G04338476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      F43605 

  24. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY 
  25. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSY LH 
    1. Install the front suspension upper arm assy LH with a nut.

      Torque: 110 N.m (1,122 kgf.cm, 81 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
      Fig 23: Installing Front Suspension Upper Arm Assy
      G04338477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH 
    1. Install the front suspension arm sub-assy lower No.1 LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 160 N.m (1,630 kgf.cm, 118 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 24: Installing Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assy Lower No.1 LH With Bolts
      G04338478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Install the tie rod end sub-assy LH with a nut.

      Torque: 91 N.m (928 kgf.cm, 67 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
      Fig 25: Installing Tie Rod End Sub-Assy
      G04338479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
    1. Install the stabilizer link with a nut to the steering knuckle.

      Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf.cm, 52 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

      Fig 26: Installing Stabilizer Link With Nut To Steering Knuckle
      G04338480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Install the hub nut.

      Torque: 235 N.m (2,396 kgf.cm, 173 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install the adjusting cap and cotter pin.
      Fig 27: Installing Hub Nut
      G04338481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
  31. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  32. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assy LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 123 N.m (1,254 kgf.cm, 91 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 28: Installing Front Disc Brake Caliper Assy LH With 2 Bolts
      G04338482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the brake tube bracket to the steering knuckle with a bolt.

      Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

    3. Using SST, connect the brake tube to the disc brake caliper assy.

      SST 09023-00101

      Torque: 15 N.m (155 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 29: Installing Brake Tube Bracket To Steering Knuckle
      G04338483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH 
    1. Install the speed sensor wire harness to the steering knuckle with a bolt.

      Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the 2 clips.
    3. Using a hexagon wrench, install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 73 in.lbf) 

      Fig 30: Installing Speed Sensor Wire Harness To Steering Knuckle
      G04338484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. BLEED BRAKE LINE 
  35. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR 
  36. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
  37. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 112 N.m (1,142 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 

  38. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT  ) 
  39. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See  TEST MODE PROCEDURE  )