STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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3. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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4. REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

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6. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

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

       Note

       When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    3. 

       *a

       1 mm

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

       SST

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

       Note

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

    4. 

       *1	Place the wrench here

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

       SST

       09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050, 09961-02010 )

       Note

       
       

       • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

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

       • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

11. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH

    
    

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

       Note

       When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and front axle hub sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

       Note

       Do not place the magnet rotor side of the hub and bearing so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

    3. Remove the front brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.