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STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

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Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

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    REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Tip:

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

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    REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019MDN

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

      Note:

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. A019OYT

      Remove the clip and nut (Type A).

    3. A019MJC

      Remove the cotter pin and nut (Type B).

    4. A019NV3E02

      Install SST to the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

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      Note:

      Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    5. A019JMXE02

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

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

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    REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A019MWQE01

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape
      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

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    REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A019N34

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

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    REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019PEIE01

      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.

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    3. A019PM5E02

      Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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      Note:

      Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A019OSD

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

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    REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A019NUVE01

      Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

      Table 3. Text in Illustration
      *1 Steel Plate
      *2 V-block

    2. Using SST, a steel plate, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

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      Note:

      Keep the steering knuckle level.