Axle

Removal

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HINT: Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page DS- 5)

3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page DS-5)

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.

NOTICE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page DS-6)

7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page DS-6)

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly LH from the front axle hub subassembly LH.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.

REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle LH with the front axle nub sub-assembly LH.

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