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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.



1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and setting. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.



2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD


    B227787E01

  1. Disengage the 2 guides <A> as shown in the illustration.

  1. Disengage the 3 guides <B> and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.



3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

  1. Remove the rear deck floor box.



4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    B227791

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.



5. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

  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.



    C205666

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

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    NOTICE:
    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

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

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

  1. Release the parking brake.



6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    C167528E01

  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.

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



8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    C205576

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

    NOTICE:
    1. Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring completely.
    2. Prevent foreign matter from attaching to 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.



9. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    C205577

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



10. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    C205582

  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.



11. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    C205538E01

  1. Remove the front disc.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark

    HINT:
    Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.



12. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the clip and nut.



    C157110E03

  1. Install SST to the tie rod end.

    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02060)

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



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


    C177185E08


    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Turn
    		*2
    		Nut
    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02010)

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

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



13. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    C205578

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



14. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    C205579E01

  1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark



    C205580

  1. 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 and speed sensor rotor.



15. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    C205583

  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 and speed sensor rotor.



16. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.



    C205581

  1. 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.