STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the front axle hub Click here.

  5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front lower ball joint attachment from the axle.

  7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH


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

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

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

      SST
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      Note

      Do not the damage the ball joint dust cover.

    4. Remove the steering knuckle.