Front Steering Knuckle - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the caliper adapter. Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Removal.

CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

4. Remove the disc brake rotor. Brake Rotor - Removal.
5. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Front.
6. Remove the axle shaft nut. (if equipped with four wheel drive)




7. Remove the outer tie rod nut (2).





8. Separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (3) using tool 9360 (2). Tie Rod End - Removal.





9. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
10. Separate the lower ball joint from the suspension arm using tool C-4150A (3).





11. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
12. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using tool 9360 (2).

NOTE: Inspect the seal side surface of the upper ball joint, lower ball joint AND outer tie rod knuckle bosses. If any significant grooves or gouges are present (or heavily scratched) Replace the steering knuckle.

13. Remove the knuckle (3) from the vehicle.
14. Remove the hub/bearing. (if needed)Front Hub and Bearing - Removal.