Front Axle Hub (For Sedan) Removal

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.
   

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

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

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.
   

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.

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

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.

Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

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

SST

09628-62011

NOTICE:

Do not damage the tie rod end dust cover.

Remove the clip and castle nut.

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.
   

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.

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.
   

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

HINT:

Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.

Using snap ring pliers, remove the hole snap ring.

NOTICE:

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

Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Using SST, remove the axle hub.

SST

09520-00031

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)

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

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

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)