Toyota Venza: Removal

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Axle And Differential / Front Axle Hub / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

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*1	Resin Clamp

NOTICE:

Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the front lower ball joint.

8. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly.

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Matchmark

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

If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the front drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

NOTICE:

When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

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*1	Vinyl Tape

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

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

12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

SST: 09520-00031

SST: 09555-55010

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00430

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:

Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

(b) Using SST, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

If the steering knuckle cannot be kept level using SST, stabilize the steering knuckle using a washer or an equivalent tool.

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V-block

SST: 09527-21011

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00440

09952-06010

SST: 09950-60020

09951-00750

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:

Keep the steering knuckle level.

On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The procedure listed below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT ...

Installation

INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. The procedure listed below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB ...

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