Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Suspension & Axle » Front axle hub
Removal

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, washers and brake caliper.

(c) Support the brake caliper securely.

3. REMOVE FLANGE

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap from the flange.

(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(c) Remove the 6 nuts and washers.

(d) Install the 6 nuts temporarily to protect the threads of the stud bolts.

(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the bolt heads and remove the 6 nuts and cone washers.

(f) Remove the flange and gasket.

4. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.

(b) Using SST, remove the lock nut.

SST 09607-60020

(c) Remove the lock washer.

(d) Using SST, remove the adjusting nut.

SST 09607-60020

(e) Remove the axle hub with disc.

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

(f) Remove the claw washer and bearing from the axle hub.

Disassembly

Installation

Reassembly

Removal