1990 Toyota Corolla Replacing Rotors

1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ED GILL
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I could not get the passenger side rotor off. So I used a wheel puller. By using the wheel puller I pushed the axle in too far, now it is crooked and it wont go back in straight into the splines. You can see from the back of the brake assembly how it pushed the cv joint out of its housing. Sure hope you can help. Thanks, Ed
May 2, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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In order to push the axle out you would have had to remove the axle nut (30mm), which you do not have to do to take the rotor off.

You will have to remove the tie rod end, and three bolts from the lower ball joint, push the lower control arm down to disengage the ball joint studs, then swing the knuckle out to take the axle out.
If the axle splines are damaged, replace the axle. If the hub splines are damaged you will have to replace the hub bearing assy. This is pressed in and will have to be done at a shop with a press.
You can remove the entire knuckle/strut and take it to a shop.
May 3, 2008 at 5:00 AM