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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER BASE, 2.4 D, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT AXLE HUB & WHEEL BEARINGREMOVAL
2001 Toyota Highlander Base, 2.4 D, FWD
Front Axle Hub & Wheel Bearing: Removal
2001 Toyota Highlander Base, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Removal
- Remove front wheel. Check wheel bearing backlash and deviation (rotational free play). See WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION .
- Unstake the locknut. Hold drive shaft from turning by applying brakes and remove drive shaft lock nut. Remove brake caliper and disc and support caliper out of way.
- On Highlander with ABS, remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness clamp. Loosen 2 nuts on lower end of shock absorber (DO NOT remove).
- Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Use separator tool to disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Remove 2 nuts and 1 bolt and disconnect lower ball joint from lower control arm. Remove 2 nuts and bolts from lower end of shock absorber. Remove steering knuckle and axle hub from vehicle. See Figure.
- Mount assembly in vise. Carefully pry dust deflector from hub. Remove cotter pin and nut, and use separator tool to remove lower ball joint from hub assembly.
- Use slide hammer and attaching plate to remove axle hub. Place axle hub on press and use appropriate support plates to press inner bearing race from axle hub. Remove 4 bolts and remove dust cover.
- Remove wheel bearing snap ring. Place inner race against outside of bearing and press wheel bearing from axle hub. See Figure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.