Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION (except Gasoline Model) NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (except Gasoline Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
For T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
For 2GR-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/o AVS)
- Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.
- Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.NOTE:
- Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
- Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
- Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.
- Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
- SEPARATE FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/ AVS)
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the AVS connector from the absorber control actuator.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the absorber control actuator or connector cover.
- Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front skid control sensor wire and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
Be sure to separate the front skid control sensor wire and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.
- Remove the bolt, separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.NOTE:
- Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
- Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
- Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the AVS connector from the absorber control actuator.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 - SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 5 - REMOVE FRONT DISC
Except 6-Pot Caliper: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
For 6-Pot Caliper: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
*a Matchmark - - - Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.NOTE:
- Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
- Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
- Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Check that there is no foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
HINT:
If it is difficult to separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.NOTE:
- Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.