Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front






REMOVAL
1 Remove the wheel and tire.
2 Disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.
3 Disconnect the brake hose from the knuckle.





4 Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with wire.





5 Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut from the front hub.





6 Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.





7 Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.





8 Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.

NOTE
- Be sure to tie the special tool to a nearby part with cord.
- Loosen the nut but do not remove it.

9 Loosen the upper arm mounting nut but do not remove it.





10 Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the upper arm from the knuckle.
11 Remove the front axle and knuckle together.
12 Installation is the reverse of removal.