Front Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

• 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 NUT  (See REMOVAL )
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See INSPECTION )
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
   Fig 1: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts

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7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
   2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.