Front Axle Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, washers and brake caliper.
3. Support the brake caliper securely.
REMOVE FLANGE
1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap from the flange.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Washers & Brake Caliper
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2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
3. Remove the 6 nuts and washers.
4. Install the 6 nuts temporarily to protect the threads of the stud bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Expander
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5. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the bolt heads and remove the 6 nuts and cone washers.
6. Remove the flange and gasket.
REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Flange & Gasket Using & Brass Bar & Hammer
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2. Using SST, remove the lock nut.
  SST 09607-60020
3. Remove the lock washer.
4. Using SST, remove the adjusting nut.
  SST 09607-60020
5. Remove the axle hub with disc.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor and oil seal.
6. Remove the claw washer and bearing from the axle hub.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Lock Nut Using SST
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