STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to procedures up to "Remove Front Axle Assembly" Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. A01EMR5

      Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. A01EM4K

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    3. A01EMPZE03

      Install SST to the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      Note

      Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    4. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01ELWJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Apply grease *3 Place the wrench here
      *2 Apply grease *4 Turn
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover, or steering knuckle.

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A01EJWLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A01EJ80

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM0PE01

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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. A01EKC4E02

      Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09555-55010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00430 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A01EJEK

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

  7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


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

    2. A01EKGTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 V-block

      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.

      SST
      09527-21011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00440, 09952-06010 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00750 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

      Keep the steering knuckle level.