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: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly LH Bolts

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5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 LH  (See 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.
   Fig 2: Putting Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly LH And Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
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   2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
   3. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.
   Fig 3: Identifying Steering Knuckle LH With Bolts And Nuts

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