STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

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 DTC(s).

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

    Tech Tips

    Refer to procedures up to "Remove Front Axle Assembly" Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NF8D

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

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. When removing the nut (Type A):


      1. A01NCLU

        Remove the clip and nut.

    3. When removing the nut (Type B):


      1. A01NF7Q

        Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    4. A01NFINE02

      Install SST to the front lower ball joint 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.).

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

      A01NDK7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Apply grease *2 Apply grease
      *3 Place the wrench here *4 Turn
      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


    1. A01NGQRE01
      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


    1. A01NHYL

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFOWE01

      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. A01NGL1E02

      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


    1. A01NI0X

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

  7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A01NDWVE01
      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.