STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR


    1. A01FUL5

      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 DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FUTL

      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.

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


    1. A01FS2QE02
      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.

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


    1. A01FRXOE01
      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. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FRY1

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FV3G

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

  8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A01FQIS

      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 )
      A01FV4WE01
      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 grease molybdenum 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.