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Front Axle Hub: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL AND BEARING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
    2. Remove the bearing from the axle hub.
  2. REMOVE AXLE HUB BEARING OUTER RACE 
    1. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the outside bearing outer race.
      Fig 1: Tapping Out Outside Bearing Outer Race Using Brass Bar And Hammer
      G04063450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
    2. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the inside bearing outer race.
      Fig 2: Tapping Out Inside Bearing Outer Race Using Brass Bar And Hammer
      G04063451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT AXLE HUB BEARINGS 
    1. Clean the bearings and outer races and inspect them for wear or damage.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Mount the axle hub with the disc in a soft jaw vise.
      NOTE: Close the vise until it holds the disc, and do not tighten it further.
    2. Place matchmarks on the axle hub and disc.
      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks On Axle Hub And Disc
      G04063452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and separate the axle hub and disc.