Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018RR005X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

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 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, washers and brake cylinder.

(c) Support the brake cylinder securely.

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE OUTER SHAFT FLANGE

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap from the flange.

(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(c) Remove the 6 nuts and 6 washers.

(d) Install the 6 nuts temporarily to protect the threads of the stud bolts.

(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the bolt heads and remove the 6 nuts and cone washers.

(f) Remove the flange and gasket.

4. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.

(b) Using SST, remove the lock nut.

SST: 09607-60020

(c) Remove the lock washer.

(d) Using SST, remove the adjusting nut.

SST: 09607-60020

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor and oil seal.

(e) Remove the axle hub with disc.

(f) Remove the claw washer and bearing from the axle hub.