STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR (for 2WD)


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      Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the front speed sensor.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)


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      Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC (for 17 inch Front Disc Brake)


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the front disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (for 18 inch Front Disc Brake)


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the front disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)


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      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

      SST
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      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  8. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


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

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


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      Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the front lower ball joint assembly.

  10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0397 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
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      Note


      • Be sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0397 in.) or less.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Body *2 Claw
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *5 Spacer B - -
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)

    3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply MP grease to the threads of SST.

      Note


      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • If the axle carrier spacer (*4) comes out of position, replace the axle carrier.

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


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

  12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


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      Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

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

  13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


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      Remove the clip and loosen the nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the front suspension upper arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw *2 Body
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *a Parallel *b Space of approx. 1 mm

      Note


      • Be sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.