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Front Axle Hub: Removal

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the front speed sensor.
    NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
    Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor Connector
    G04047211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
    • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolts
    G04047212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly. (for 2GR-FSE)
      NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    2. Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper. (for 4GR-FSE)
    NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
    G04047213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    2. Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
    G04047214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See Step 5 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. Remove the front axle hub nut.
    Fig 5: Releasing Staked Part Of Nut Using SST
    G04047215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly & Front Disc Brake Dust Cover
    G04047216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
    G04047217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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