Removal [09/2020 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.

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Matchmark

Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub sub-assembly, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
1. 09520-32040

NOTE:

Do not damage the front differential case oil seal.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

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1. Using water pump pliers, remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring.
2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH.
  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the front differential case oil seal.
  - Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
  - Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.

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