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Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.
      GTY444527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Sensor Clamp
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the 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.
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 

    for 2WD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

    for AWD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  7. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      GTY441075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.

      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.

  8. 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.
      GTY425915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.
      GTY425906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.
  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
      GTY436831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
      GTY425911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
      GTY427322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
      GTY437668Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • 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.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.
      GTY425908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
      GTY442520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Steel Plate
      *b 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.