STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


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


    1. A0158P4

      Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

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


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

      A015939E01

      Note


      • When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.

      • Do not remove the shutter valves.

  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. A0157ZX

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

    2. A015D5C

      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. A015AR5E01

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

      SST
      09610-20012

      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

    A01568Y

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the attachment from the steering knuckle.

  8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH


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

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

    3. A015B9QE01

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

      SST
      09628-62011

      Note

      Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

    4. Remove the steering knuckle.

  9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH


    1. A015D0H

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