STEERING KNUCKLE(for AWD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the steering knuckle removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Suspension, tires, etc

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

 Parking support brake system

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  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

  • Rear television camera view adjustment (for Rear camera detection system)

 Panoramic view monitor system

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Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

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    w/o Air Suspension System:

  • Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed.

 Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Note


  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTCs.

  • While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, when servicing, do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the battery is connected.

  • Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.

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Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  7. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  8. DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH


  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

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  12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. LOOSEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006FF6

      Loosen the 3 bolts.

  14. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM

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  15. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH


    1. B006FF6

      Remove the 3 bolts and steering knuckle LH..

  16. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  17. REMOVE DISC BRAKE AIR GUIDE PLATE


    1. Remove the disc brake air guide plate from the steering knuckle LH.