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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1028 (DRIVE SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT AXLE)FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LHREPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Front Axle Hub Sub-ASSY LH: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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HINT:

Refer to COMPONENTS 

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (SEE  OVERHAUL   ) 

    SST 09930-00010

  3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assy LH from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
      G00933167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Hang down the front disc brake caliper assy LH with a wire or such.
  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    NOTE: Ensure no oil attaches to the disc surface.
  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09628-62011

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 LH (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the front drive shaft assy LH and disengage the fitting between the front drive shaft assy LH and front axle assy LH.

      HINT:

      If it is difficult to disengage, tap the end of the front drive shaft assy LH with a brass bar and a hammer.

    2. Push the front axle assy LH outward from the vehicle to remove the front drive shaft assy LH from the front axle assy LH.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to push the front axle assy LH outward from the vehicle more than is necessary to remove it.
      • Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      • Hang the front drive shaft assy LH down with a string or such.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts to remove the front axle assy LH from the front shock absorber.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Axle Bolts/Nuts
    G00933168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO. 1 LH 
    1. Mount the steering knuckle in a soft vise.
    2. Using a penetration screwdriver, remove the deflector from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector No. 1 LH
    G00933169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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