Removal [12/2015 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [08/2016 - ]

1. Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

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   *1	Resin Clamp

   NOTE:

   • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
   • Clean the front speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

See step  2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [08/2016 - ]

1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.

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1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

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

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   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.

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   NOTE:

   • When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
   • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

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   *a	Protective Tape

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.

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1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

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2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   • SST: 09520-00031 
3. Using SST and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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   • SST: 09555-55010 
   • SST: 09950-60010 
     1. 09951-00430
   • SST: 09950-70010 
     1. 09951-07100
   NOTE:

   Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

1. Place the front axle hub bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

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2. Using SST, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

   If the steering knuckle cannot be kept level using SST, stabilize the steering knuckle using a washer or an equivalent tool.

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   V-block

   • SST: 09527-21011 
   • 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.