STEERING KNUCKLE (for 4WD) > REMOVAL

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.



1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


C113715

  1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

  1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.



3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


F042731E01

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.



    F050777E01

  1. Using SST, disconnect the brake tube from the disc brake caliper.

    SST
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    F050211E01

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper.



4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


F042729E01

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the axle hub.



6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


F042732E01

  1. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

  1. Remove the hub nut.



7. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


C099158E01

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.



8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


C113717E01

  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

  1. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

    SST
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9. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT LH


F050870E01

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front suspension arm from the steering knuckle.



10. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


F042736E01

  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

  1. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension upper arm.

    SST
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11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB DUST SEAL


F042766E01

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust seal.



12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY


F042759E01

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and axle hub from the steering knuckle.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.