Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bolt & Resin Clamp
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SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
  NOTE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the flexible hose.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the front lower ball joint.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Suspension Arm Bolt & Nuts
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SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly & Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
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2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
Fig 5: Separating Front Drive Shaft Assembly From Front Axle Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.
  NOTE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Front Axle Assembly Bolts & Nuts
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REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 7: Using Screwdriver To Remove No. 1 Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
  
  Fig 8: Using Snap Ring Pliers To Remove Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
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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 9: Using SST To Remove Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
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3. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  SST 09555-55010, 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 10: Using SST & Press To Remove Bearing Inner Race (Outside) From Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Front Disc Brake Dust Cover Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
2. Using SST, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00430, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60020 (09951-00750)
  
  NOTE: Keep the steering knuckle level.
  
  Fig 12: Using SST, V-Blocks & Press To Remove Front Axle Hub Bearing From Steering Knuckle
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