Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD)
1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the front speed sensor.
  NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor Connector From Front Speed Sensor
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SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (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 Front Speed Sensor Bolts
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SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly, (for 2GR-FSE)
  NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
2. Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper. (for 4GR-FSE)
  NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
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SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
  NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
2. Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
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REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
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. Remove the front axle hub nut.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Staked Part Of Front Axle Hub Nut
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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 6: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4W0)
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 7: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
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