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Front Axle Hub: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the steering knuckle oil seal.
      Fig 1: Using Screwdriver & Hammer To Remove Steering Knuckle Oil Seal
      G04964415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G04964390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.
  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE WITH ABS ROTOR BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fix the front axle hub soft in vise.
    2. Using SST, remove the bearing.

      SST 09710-30021 (09710-03051), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011) 

      Fig 3: Using SST To Remove Front Axle With ABS Rotor Bearing
      G04964391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SPACER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front axle hub spacer.
      Fig 4: Using Screwdriver To Remove Front Axle Hub Spacer
      G04964392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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