REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during the front axle hub sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedures | Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Link |
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Front wheel alignment adjustment | ECU Data Initialization | Active torque split AWD system |
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Calibration |
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HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
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2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
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3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly. NOTICE: Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely. |
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(b) Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle. NOTICE:
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4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
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5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
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6. REMOVE FRONT DISC
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7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly. |
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(b) Remove inner No. 1 arm attachment plate from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly. |
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8. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly. |
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(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly. NOTICE:
HINT: If it is difficult to separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer. |
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9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly. NOTICE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating. |
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10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. |
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(b) Remove the 3 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.