Front Wheel Bearing: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Toyota Tundra, and 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Mount the axle hub in a soft jaw vise. On 2WD models, using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap. On 4WD models, using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal (inside). See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
- On 2WD models, remove lock nut and remove the ABS speed sensor rotor/spacer. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut. Using Special Tool (09318-12010), remove the lock nut. Remove the ABS speed sensor rotor/spacer. See Fig 2.
- On all models, remove the 4 bolts and shift the dust cover towards the hub side (outside). Using Special Tool (09710-30021, 09710-03051, 09950-40011, 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), remove the axle hub from the steering knuckle. Remove the dust cover from the steering knuckle.
- On 4WD models, remove the bearing spacer and ABS speed sensor rotor (w/ ABS) or spacer (w/o ABS). See Fig 1.
- On all models, remove oil seal (outside). Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal (outside) from the steering knuckle.
- Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring. Using Special Tool (09950-60020, 09951-00810, 09950-70010, 09951-07150) and a press, remove the bearing from the steering knuckle. See Fig 2.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the bushing.
NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the serration of the speed sensor rotor.
NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the serration of the speed sensor rotor.