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Front Axle Hub: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

    2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the axle hub nut.
      NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub Nut
      G05202425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake caliper assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly And Bolt
      G05202426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REASSEMBLY
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-00011 

      Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
      G05202427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
      • Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
      • Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 REMOVAL
  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Axle Assembly To Front Shock Absorber Assembly
      G05202428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the bearing dust deflector No.1.
      Fig 5: Removing Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector
      G05202429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
      Fig 6: Removing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
      G04977630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
      NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST 09520-00031 

      Fig 7: Removing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
      G05202431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951 -00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09555-55010 

      Fig 8: Identifying Bearing Inner Race (Outside) From Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
      G05202432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from steering knuckle.
  13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY  (SeeREMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
    2. Fig 9: Placing Bearing Inner Race (Outside) On Front Axle Hub Bearing
      G05202433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.

      SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951 -00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

    4. Using SST to make the steering knuckle horizontal, fix it to the V-block, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 10: Identifying A Front Axle Hub Bearing To Steering Knuckle
      G05202434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using SST and a press, remove a front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951 -00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09527-20011