REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)
Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
Note
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
Note
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Note
Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.
Do not damage the brake dust cover.
Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and front axle assembly from the front suspension lower arm.
Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.
Using SST, remove the front axle assembly from the front suspension upper arm.
Note
Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Fix the steering knuckle in the vise using aluminium plates.
Note
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
Remove the cotter pin.
Loosen the nut.
Using SST, separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.
Note
Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.
Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the steering knuckle.
Remove the nut and front lower ball joint assembly.
REMOVE INNER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)
Using a chisel, make a hole in the center of the outer knuckle grease retainer cap to insert a brass bar.
Using a brass bar, remove the inner knuckle grease retainer cap from the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE OUTER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)
Using SST, remove the outer knuckle grease retainer cap.
REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 4 bolts.
Using SST, remove the steering knuckle, brake dust cover from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt (09953-04010) before use.
Make sure that the slide arm (09952-04010) is at a 90° angle to the hanger 200 (09951-04020) when using SST.
Make sure that the claw No. 14 (09955-04140) is securely attached to the steering knuckle.
Tech Tips
For bolt A, use the bolt for the holder (09958-04011).