Front Axle Hub: Disassembly

Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap from the steering knuckle.

1. Clamp the axle hub in a soft jaw vise.

   HINT:

   Close vise until it holds hub bolt. Do not tighten further.

2. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.
3. Using a 36 mm socket wrench, remove the lock nut.
   Fig 1: Removing Lock Nut

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4. Remove the ABS speed sensor rotor.
   NOTE: Take care not to scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.

1. Remove the 4 bolts and shift the brake dust cover toward the outside.
2. Using SST, remove the axle hub from the steering knuckle.

   SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

   Fig 2: Removing Axle Hub From Steering Knuckle

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

SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

Fig 3: Removing Inner Race (Outside) From Axle Hub

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Using SST, remove the oil seal from the steering knuckle.

SST 09308-00010

Fig 4: Removing Oil Seal From Steering Knuckle

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1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
2. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the steering knuckle.

   SST 09950-60010 (09951-00560)

   Fig 5: Removing Bearing From Steering Knuckle

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