Front Axle Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with painted surfaces.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and separate the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Brake Tube Bracket Bolt
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2. Using SST, separate the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder.
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  HINT:
  
  Use a container to collect the brake fluid as it drains out.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Brake Tube From Disc Brake Cylinder
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
1. Support the lower arm with a jack.
2. Remove the clip and nut.
3. Using SST, separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.
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  Fig 4: Identifying Upper Ball Joint Arm
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. for 4WD:
  1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle hub from the front drive shaft.
2. Remove the front axle assembly.