STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. B001VRF

      Remove the bolt, skid control sensor clamp and sensor wire.

    2. B001YNF

      Using a 5 mm hexagon socket, remove the bolt and speed sensor from the knuckle.

    3. Note

      Pull out the sensor while trying as much as possible not to rotate it.

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the front axle hub Click here.

  6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B001ZFJE01

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

      SST
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      Note


      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH

    Click here

  8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH


    1. Support the front suspension lower arm LH with a jack.

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

    3. B001X2HE10

      Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

      SST
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      Note

      Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

    4. Remove the steering knuckle.

  9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH


    1. B001ZR7

      Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.