FRONT AXLE HUB > REMOVAL

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NOTICE:

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.
   

   NOTICE:

   When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

2. Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
   

3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).
   

4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
   

5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
   

6. Release the parking brake.
   

1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
   

   SST

   09930-00010  
   

   NOTICE:

   Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber completely.
      
   2. Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
      
   3. Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
      
   4. Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.
      

1. Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the flexible hose.

1. Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the front disc.
   

1. Remove the clip and nut.
   

2. Install SST to the tie rod end.
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02060)
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the upper end of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

3. Secure SST using a string.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

4. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Center Nut	-	-
   *a	String	*b	Grease Application Area
   *c	Place the wrench here.	-	-

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02010)
   

   CAUTION:

   Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

   NOTICE:

   1. Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
      
   2. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      
   3. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      
   4. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      
   5. Do not damage the steering knuckle.
      

1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.
   

1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a

   Matchmark

2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly. If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
      
   2. Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
      

1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.