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Removal [03/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [12/2022 - ]
  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
  5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. GTY1153817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. 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.

      2. 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.
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
  7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    See step  4
  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1141038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1147861Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark - -
      1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
        • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
        • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
        • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
        • Check that there is no foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

        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.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1146675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.
        NOTE:

        When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1138758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
        NOTE:

        Do not overtighten the vise.

      2. 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.
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