STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

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

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  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )
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      Note

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

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )
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      Text in Illustration
      *a Apply grease
      *b Place wrench here

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

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

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  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Hold the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

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      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST
      09520-00031

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

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

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  7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE

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

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      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.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00440, 09952-06010 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00750 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

      Keep the steering knuckle level.