FRONT AXLE
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
Front speed
Remove the mounting bolts which hold the speed sensor
bracket to the knuckle, and then remove the speed sensor.
Caution
Be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of
the speed sensor and the toothed edge of the rotor so
as not to damage them by striking against other parts.
Loosen the drive shaft nut while the vehicle is on the floor
with the brakes applied.
Caution
Do not apply vehicle load to the wheel bearing loosing
the drive shaft nut. If, however, vehicle load must be
applied to the bearing in moving the vehicle, temporarily
secure the wheel bearing by using the special tools,
MB990998, etc.
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with wires.
Using the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the nearby
2. Loosen. the nut but do not remove it.
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the
knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the nearby
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
Use the special tool to push out the drive shaft from the
front hub.
In the case of AWD-vehicles with ABS, take care not to damage
the rotor for ABS installed to the B.J. outer race when removing
the hub.
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