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Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 1: Locating Flexible Hose Bolt
      G05773600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect front disc brake caliper.
      NOTE:
      • Hang the front disc brake caliper assembly with a rope or wire.
      • Do not damage the brake hose.
        • Fig 2: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
        G05773601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.
      Fig 3: Locating Dust Cover Bolts
      G05773602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector
      NOTE: Do not twist the skid control sensor wire.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Speed Sensor Connector
      G05773603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor clamp.
  7. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.
      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.
      Fig 5: Identifying Speed Sensor Bolt
      G05781131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
      Fig 6: Locating Clip And Nut
      G05773605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
      Fig 7: Installing Spacers (SST Spacer B) Onto Tie Rod Assembly LH
      G05773606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010 (09961 -02060) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
    3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are the parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
      Fig 8: Locating Clip And Nut
      G05773607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the clip and nut
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front No 1 suspension upper arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0 0394 in) between the arm and spacers
      Fig 9: Installing Spacers (SST Spacer B) Onto Front No. 1 Suspension Upper Arm Assembly LH
      G05773608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010(09961-02060) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
    3. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 1 suspension upper arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961 -02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  10. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
      Fig 10: Locating Clip And Nut
      G05773609Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front No. 2 suspension upper arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
      Fig 11: Installing Spacers (SST Spacer B) Onto Front No. 2 Suspension Upper Arm Assembly LH
      G05773610Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
    3. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension upper arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  11. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts. Then disconnect the steering knuckle from the front lower ball joint.
      Fig 12: Locating Steering Knuckle Bolts
      G05773611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the end of the front drive shaft to remove the front axle hub and steering knuckle from the front drive shaft.

      HINT:

      If the spline connection is tight, using a brass bar and hammer, tap the front drive shaft.

      Fig 13: Tapping Front Drive Shaft
      G05773612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. While supporting the drive shaft, remove the steering knuckle LH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Suspend the drive shaft assembly with a rope or wire.
      • Be careful when handling or installing the drive shaft as bending or sliding the drive shaft excessively may cause the tripod joint to come out of its groove.
  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and front axle hub from the steering knuckle
      2. Fig 14: Locating Front Axle Hub Bolts
      G05773613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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