STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)


    1. A003ICLE01

      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.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003HGAE01

      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.

  4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

    2. A003B6SE01

      Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-00011

      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.

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003EK2

      Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and front axle assembly from the front suspension lower arm.

    2. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

    3. A003DTZE01

      Using SST, remove the front axle assembly from the front suspension upper arm.

      SST
      09628-62011

      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.

  6. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Fix the steering knuckle in the vise using aluminium plates.

      Note

      Do not damage the steering knuckle.

    2. Remove the cotter pin.

    3. Loosen the nut.

    4. A003G89E01

      Using SST, separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-00011

      Note


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.

      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the steering knuckle.

    5. Remove the nut and front lower ball joint assembly.

  7. REMOVE INNER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)


    1. A003C01

      Using a chisel, make a hole in the center of the outer knuckle grease retainer cap to insert a brass bar.

    2. A003B70

      Using a brass bar, remove the inner knuckle grease retainer cap from the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE OUTER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)


    1. A003BPNE01

      Using SST, remove the outer knuckle grease retainer cap.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00300 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07200 )

  9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A003DFNE01

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A003ICAE01

      Using SST, remove the steering knuckle, brake dust cover from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00470 )
      09955-04140
      09958-04030

      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).