Removal [01/2019 - 09/2022]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION (for HV Model) 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.
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for HV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
for 2ZR-FAE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
- Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.NOTE:
Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.
- 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.
- Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 4
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
for HV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
for Gasoline Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
- 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:
- 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.
- Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE 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 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.
- Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.