Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub LH Nut

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      NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub subassembly LH.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Axle Assembly LH

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      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
   2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle nub sub-assembly LH.
   Fig 3: Removing Bolts Nuts And Steering Knuckle LH With Front Axle Nub Sub-Assembly LH

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