Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
- Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
- SST: 09930-00010
- 09931-00010
- 09931-00020
NOTE:Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
- SST: 09930-00010
- While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
- Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
- Remove the bolt and clamp, and disconnect the front speed sensor.NOTE:
Be sure to disconnect the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring completely.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.NOTE:
- Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
- Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
- Clean the installation hole and the surface for the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.
- Remove the bolt and clamp, and disconnect the front speed sensor.
- DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
- DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring from the steering knuckle.
HINT:
While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.
- Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and front axle hub sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark - Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the steering knuckle assembly.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor. Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring from the steering knuckle.
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Secure the front axle assembly in a vise.NOTE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
- Remove the 4 bolts and front axle hub sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.NOTE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
- Remove the front brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
- Secure the front axle assembly in a vise.