Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub LH Nut

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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See step 7 under  REMOVAL  ) 
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY NO.1 LH (See step 8 under  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly LH and the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
   2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub subassembly LH.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 2: Putting Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH And Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly

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   3. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Nuts And Steering Knuckle LH With Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly

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