STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTCs.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ABS MOTOR RELAY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

    Click here

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A011PY4

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle.

  8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A0022UR

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. A0020CJC02
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Install SST to the front upper suspension arm assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the steering knuckle is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the front upper suspension arm assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      A0020QOC02
      *a Molybdenum grease application area *b Place wrench here
      *c Center Nut *d Spacer
      *e String - -

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front upper suspension arm dust cover may be damaged.

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

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front upper suspension arm assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.