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Front Axle Hub: Removal

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 2WD) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the speed sensor front.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Speed Sensor Front
      G04024499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts To Separate Speed Sensor From Steering Knuckle
      G04024500Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Axle Hub Nut
      G04024501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    2. Remove the caliper plates No.1 from the brake caliper.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Disconnect Brake Caliper Assembly
      G04024502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. SEPARATE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying Bolts, Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly And Front Disc Brake Dust Cover
      G04024503Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bolts, Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly And Front Disc Brake Dust Cover
      G04024504Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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