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On-Vehicle Inspection: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 2WD) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the speed sensor front.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
    Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor Connector To Seed Sensor Front
    G05296318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      Fig 2: Locating Speed Sensor Removing Bolts
      G05296319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.
      Fig 3: Releasing Staked Part Of Front Axle Hub Nut Using SST And Hammer
      G05296320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
      G05296321Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    2. Remove the caliper plates No.1 from the brake caliper.
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. SEPARATE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
      Fig 5: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (2WD)
      G05296322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
      Fig 6: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (4WD)
      G05296323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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