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 FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
   1. Using SST and a hammer, pry up the retaining tab(s) of the hub nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
   2. While applying the brakes, remove the hub nut.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub Nut

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3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Remove the bolt and clip, and disconnect the front speed sensor and flexible hose from the front shock absorber.

      HINT:

      The positions of the bolt and clip on the right side differ from those on the left side.

      Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Speed Sensor

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4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake cylinder from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake cylinder from hanging down.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly

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6. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
   1. Hold the bolt with a wrench and remove the nut.
   2. Remove the 2 cushion retainers and 2 cushions, and disconnect the front stabilizer bar.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Stabilizer Bar

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7. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the clip and nut.
   2. Using SST, disconnect the front suspension lower arm from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-00011 

      Fig 5: Disconnecting Front No. 1 Suspension Lower Arm

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8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
   2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-62011 

      Fig 6: Disconnecting Tie Rod End

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9. DISCONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the drive shaft and disconnect it.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the front axle from the front shock absorber.
       Fig 7: Removing Front Axle Assembly

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11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.
       Fig 8: Removing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring

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12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, tap out the axle hub.

       SST 09520-00031 

       Fig 9: Tapping Out Axle Hub

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    2. Using SST, remove the inner race of the hub bearing from the axle hub.

       SST 09950-60010 (09951-00370), 09950-40011 

       (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 

       09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011) 

       Fig 10: Removing Inner Race Of Hub Bearing From Axle Hub

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13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front dust cover.
14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Place the inner race of the hub bearing on the outer race of the hub bearing.
    2. Using SST and a press, press out the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

       SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

       NOTE: Be sure to position the steering knuckle horizontally.
       Fig 11: Removing Front Disc Brake Dust Cover

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