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Removal [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
      GTY603539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

    2. Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.
      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.
      GTY565668Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  4

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    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.
      GTY565665Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      GTY549739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

      HINT: 

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

      GTY565667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.
      GTY565666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
      GTY565662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
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