Front Axle Hub: Removal

1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
2. Support the brake caliper securely.
   Fig 1: Locating 2 Bolts, Brake Caliper And Disc

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3. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.

   Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

   If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

4. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

   Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

   If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

5. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

   Torque: 88 N.m (900 kgf.cm, 65 ft.lbf) 

Fig 2: Checking Backlash Near Center Of Axle Hub Using Dial Indicator

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1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the lock nut.

   SST 09930-00010

2. While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
3. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
4. Support the brake caliper securely.

Fig 3: Unstaking Staked Part Of Lock Nut Using SST And Hammer

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DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR 

Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.

1. Remove the clip and nut.
2. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle.

   SST 09628-00011 (09628-00030, 09628-00040, 09628-00050)

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Steering Knuckle Using SST

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2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end.

   SST 09628-62011

Fig 5: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Using SST

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Remove the 2 nuts, bolts and steering knuckle with the axle hub from the shock absorber.

Fig 6: Removing 2 Nuts, Bolts And Steering Knuckle With Axle Hub

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