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Front Axle Hub: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
      2. Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Brake Caliper From Steering Knuckle
      G02949672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Support the brake caliper securely.
    3. Remove the disc.
  3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION 
    1. Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.

      Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

    2. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
      1. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

    If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

    Fig 2: Checking Bearing Backlash And Axle Hub Deviation
    G02949673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR 

    Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

  5. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
    2. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.
      1. SST 09610-20012
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm Using SST
      G02949674Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Temporarily install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with the nut.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
      5. Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
      G02949675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the nut and steering knuckle with the axle hub from the upper suspension arm.
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