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Front Axle Hub: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND BEARING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
    2. Remove the bearing from the axle hub.
  2. REMOVE BEARING OUTER RACES 
    1. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the outside bearing outer race.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 1: Removing Outside Bearing Outer Race Using Brass Bar And Hammer
      G02991669Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the inside bearing outer race.
      Fig 2: Removing Inside Bearing Outer Race Using Brass Bar And Hammer
      G02991670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT BEARINGS 

    Clean the bearings and outer races and inspect them for wear or damage.

  4. REMOVE DISC 
    1. Mount the axle hub with the disc in a soft jaw vice.
      NOTE: Close vice until it holds disc, do not tighten further.
    2. Place matchmarks on the axle hub and disc.
      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks On Axle Hub And Disc
      G02991671Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and separate the axle hub and disc.