STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the steering knuckle removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration

 VSC malfunctioning

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Adjust lane departure warning camera Lane departure alert system does not operate correctly

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Note


  • When removing or installing the front disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTCs C1214 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear DTCs after performing this step.

  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


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      Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the front speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.