STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

1. 

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

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   Note:

   Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

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

DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

1. 

   Remove the bolt and disengage the clamp, and detach the front speed sensor wire.

   Note:

   Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring completely.

2. 

   Remove the bolt and front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

   Note:
   

   • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

   • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

   • Clean the installation hole and the surface of the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.

REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

1. 

   Remove the bolt and front flexible hose.

REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

1. 

   Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly from the steering knuckle.

   Note:

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

REMOVE FRONT DISC

1. 

   Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

   Table 1. Text in Illustration

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   Matchmark

2. Remove the front disc.

DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

2. 

   Install SST to the tie rod end.

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   Note:

   Make sure that the top of SST aligns with the top of the tie rod end.

3. 

   Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

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   CAUTION:

   Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

   Note:
   

   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

   • Install SST with the center nut so that A and B are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.

   • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

   • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

   • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

   • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

1. 

   Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

2. Disconnect the front suspension lower arm from the lower ball joint.

REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

1. 

   Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring from the steering knuckle.

   Tip:

   While holding the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.

2. 

   Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and front axle hub sub-assembly.

   Table 2. Text in Illustration

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   Matchmark

3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the front axle assembly.

   Note:

   Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot or the magnet rotor of the hub and bearing. Do not push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly with excessive force.