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

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  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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      Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly 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.).

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Apply grease
      *b Place wrench here

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

      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.

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


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      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


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

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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

      SST
      09520-00031
    3. B000IK6E02

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

      SST
      09555-55010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00440 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


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

  7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Steel Plate
      *2 V-block

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

    2. Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

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

      Note

      Keep the steering knuckle level.