Removal [11/2018 - ]: Procedure
- 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 notice before proceeding with work.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2018 - ]
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 4
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
*a Matchmark - Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the front axle 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.
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
- While fixing the bolts in place, loosen and remove the nuts.
- Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
- Do not damage the front speed sensor rotor.
- Hang the front drive shaft assembly with wire or similar.
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.NOTE:
- Do not drop the front axle hub subassembly.
- Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the front speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.