Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 1AR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 2GR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.
Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt With 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: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT DISC (See INSPECTION )
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 1 AR-FE) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) (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: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Bolt And 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 And 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.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (See REMOVAL )

Fig 6: Locating Front Axle Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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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: Removing 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.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Hold the front axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.
  NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
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2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  SST 09520-00031
  
  Fig 9: Removing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Using SST
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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: Removing 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.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Front Disc Brake Dust Cover Bolts
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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: Positioning Of Front Axle Hub Bearing On SST
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