Removal (from 07/2011)

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT Removal (from 07/2011)

3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:
* Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.
* Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper assembly.

NOTICE:
Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal (from 07/2011)

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

(b) Install SST to the threaded section of the tie rod end.

SST : 09960-20010

09961-02060

NOTICE:
Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

(c) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front axle assembly.

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SST : 09960-20010

09961-02060

NOTICE:
Make sure the upper ends of the threaded section of the lower ball joint and SST are aligned.

(c) Using SST, separate the lower arm.

Text in Illustration

SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

NOTICE:
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
* Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
* Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
* Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boots.
* Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

8. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and separate the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle hub.

NOTICE:
Do not hammer the threads of the drive shaft.

HINT
If it is difficult to separate the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the lower ball joint.
* Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
* Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
* Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
* Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or equivalent.

HINT
Keep the bolt from rotating while turning the nut.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the axle hub hole snap ring.

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

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Fix the steering knuckle in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub.

SST : 09520-00031

(c) Using SST, remove the axle hub bearing inner race.

Text in Illustration

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09953-04020

09954-04010

09955-04011

09957-04010

09958-04011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00370

NOTICE:
* When removing the inner race, it the axle hub is damaged, replace the axle hub with a new one.
* Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST before use.

12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

Removal (from 07/2011)