FRONT AXLE HUB (for Sedan) > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


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  1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle hub nut.

    SST
    09930-00010  

    NOTICE:
    1. Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
    2. Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
    3. Completely unstake the staked part before removing the axle hub nut.
    4. Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.

  1. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.



4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)


C125274

  1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.



    C112274

  1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    1. Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.
    2. Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.


5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


C085618

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.


6. REMOVE FRONT DISC


C108932E01

  1. Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub and remove the disc.



7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


C106044

  1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.


8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.



    C116895E01

  1. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

    SST
    09628-62011  

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the tie rod end dust cover.


9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


C107513

  1. Remove the clip and castle nut.



    C107514E01

  1. Using SST, separate the lower arm.

    SST
    09628-00011  

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
    2. Suspend SST with a piece of string or the equivalent.


10. REMOVE 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.

  1. Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
    2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
    3. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
    4. Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.


    C125277

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.

    HINT:
    Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.


11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


C112582

  1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the hole snap ring, do not damage the magnetic rotor surface.


12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.

  1. Using SST, remove the axle hub.

    SST
    09520-00031  


    G031908E01

  1. Using SST, remove the hub bearing inner race from the axle hub.

    SST
    09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
    09950-60010   (09951-00370)


13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


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  1. Remove the dust cover by tapping the back side with a brass bar and hammer.



14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


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  1. Install the removed hub bearing inner race onto the outer side of the hub bearing.

  1. Using SST and a press, remove the hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

    SST
    09223-15020  
    09387-00041  
    09387-02010  
    09950-60010   (09951-00630)
    09950-70010   (09951-07100)