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Front Axle Hub: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (for 2WD) 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the retainer cap.
      Fig 1: Removing Knuckle Grease Retainer Cap (For 2WD)
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  2. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the oil seal.
      Fig 2: Removing Steering Knuckle Oil Seal (For 4WD)
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  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub and dust cover from the steering knuckle.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Axle Hub Bolts
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  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT (for 2WD) 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the adjusting nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      Fig 4: Unstaking Front Wheel Adjusting Nut (For 2WD)
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    2. Using SST, remove the front wheel adjusting nut.

      SST 09318-12010 

      Fig 5: Removing Front Wheel Adjusting Nut (2WD)
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  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE WITH ABS ROTOR BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Gently fix the front axle hub in a 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 6: Removing Front Axle With ABS Rotor Bearing Assembly
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  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Axle Hub Oil Seal With Screwdriver
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