Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

1. Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber.

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   NOTE:

   Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber completely.

2. Remove the bolt and front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

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   NOTE:

   • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
   • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
   • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.

See step  2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

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.

   If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.

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1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber.

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   NOTE:

   • When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
   • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

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   *1	Protective Tape

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.

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1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

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   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   • SST: 09520-00031 
3. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   • SST: 09555-55010 
   • SST: 09950-60010 
     1. 09951-00440
   • SST: 09950-70010 
     1. 09951-07100
   NOTE:

   Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

1. Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

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1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

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   *1	Steel Plate
   *2	V-block

2. Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
   • SST: 09950-60010 
     1. 09951-00440
     2. 09952-06010
   • SST: 09950-60020 
     1. 09951-00750
   • SST: 09950-70010 
     1. 09951-07100
   NOTE:

   Keep the steering knuckle level.