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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.
      Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor Connector
      G04053707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
      Fig 2: Identifying Speed Sensor Bolts
      G04053708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly. (for 2GR-FSE)
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly (For 2WD)
      G04053709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Bolts
      G04053710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See  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.
      Fig 5: Releasing Staked Part Of Front Axle Hub Nut
      G04053711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
  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: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
      G04053712Courtesy 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: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
      G04053713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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