Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Brake Tube Bracket And Fasteners

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   2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:

      • Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
      • Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
   Fig 2: Locating Disc Brake Caliper And Bolts

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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.
      NOTE: Do not damage the axle hub.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Axle Hub Grease Cap LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 
   1. Remove the cotter pin and adjusting lock cap.
      Fig 4: Removing Cotter Pin And Adjusting Lock Cap

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   2. Using a 39 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.
      Fig 5: Locating Axle Hub Nut

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8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 4 bolts.
      Fig 6: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly LH

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   2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub together with the dust cover.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011) 

      Fig 7: Removing Front Axle Hub With Dust Cover

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   3. Remove the O-ring.