Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL

FRONT AXLE HUB - REMOVAL

  • HINT:
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)
Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

  • NOTICE:
When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.
Do not remove the shutter valves.
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.

Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

  • NOTICE:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH
Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not damage the axle hub.
7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the cotter pin and adjusting lock cap.

Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a 39 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 4 bolts.

Front Axle Hub - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the front axle hub together with the dust cover.

  • SST
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Remove the O-ring.