Front Axle Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
  NOTE: Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.
  HINT:
  
  If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
2. Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.
  NOTE:
  - Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
  - Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
  - Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
  - Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.
3. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.
  HINT:
  
  Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Axle Assembly Nuts & Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002