Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
for 1AR-FE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
for 2GR-FE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.
*a Sensor Clamp - 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.
- Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.
- SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
for 2WD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
for AWD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark - 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.
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- SST: 09520-00031
- Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- SST: 09555-55010
- SST: 09950-60010
- 09951-00440
- SST: 09950-70010
- 09951-07100
NOTE:Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
- Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
*a Steel Plate *b V-block - Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
- SST: 09950-60010
- 09951-00440
- 09952-06010
- SST: 09950-60020
- 09951-00750
- SST: 09950-70010
- 09951-07100
NOTE:Keep the steering knuckle level.
- SST: 09950-60010
- Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.