Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.
   2. Remove the 2 bolts, washers and brake cylinder.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bolts, Washers And Brake Cylinder

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   3. Support the brake cylinder securely.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTER SHAFT FLANGE 
   1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap from the flange.
   2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
   3. Remove the 6 nuts and 6 washers.
   4. Install the 6 nuts temporarily to protect the threads of the stud bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring

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   5. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the bolt heads and remove the 6 nuts and cone washers.
      Fig 3: Tapping On Bolt Heads Using Brass Bar And Hammer

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   6. Remove the flange and gasket.
4. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC 
   1. Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.
   2. Using SST, remove the lock nut.
      Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Nut

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      SST 09607-60020 

   3. Remove the lock washer.
   4. Using SST, remove the adjusting nut.

      SST 09607-60020 

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor and oil seal.
   5. Remove the axle hub with disc.
   6. Remove the claw washer and bearing from the axle hub.