Front Axle Hub: Removal

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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.
  SST 09930-00010
2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the axle hub nut.
  NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub Nut
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SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake caliper assembly.
  NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09628-00011
  NOTE:
  - Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
  - Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
  - Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
  - Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  Fig 3: Separating Tie Rod Assembly Using SST
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Knuckle Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO. 1
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the bearing dust deflector No. 1.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector No. 1
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.
Fig 6: Removing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Hold the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
  NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  SST 09520-00031
  
  Fig 7: Removing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09555-55010
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Bearing Inner Race (Outside)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from steering knuckle.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
2. Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.
  SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  
  Fig 9: Placing Bearing Inner Race (Outside) On Front Axle Hub Bearing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using SST to make the steering knuckle horizontal, fix it to the V-block, as shown in the illustration.
4. Using SST and a press, remove a front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Front Axle Hub Bearing To Steering Knuckle
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00600, 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951- 07100), 09527-20011