Front
STEERING KNUCKLE/WHEEL HUB^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- SA9l100C Tie Rod Separator
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel cover on base wheels or center cap on up-level aluminum wheel.
2. With vehicle on ground, remove cotter, depress brake pedal and loosen axle-to-hub nut.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove caliper mount bracket-to-steering knuckle bolts; remove caliper assembly and suspend it from strut spring with mechanics wire.
6. Remove rotor screw.
7. Remove rotor.
8. Remove dust shield screws and dust shield.
NOTICE: The ABS sensor bracket has a locating pin to locate bracket-to-knuckle. Caution should be used when removing bracket as locating pin may break.
9. If equipped, remove ABS Sensor and bracket assembly.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove fasteners at this time.
10. Loosen steering knuckle to strut fasteners.
11. Remove axle-to-hub nut and discard.
NOTICE: Hold ball stud from turning when removing nut. The boot can become torn and damaged if the ball stud turns.
12. Remove and discard tie rod end nut.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to separate joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
13. Using tie Rod Separator SA91100C (or equivalent), separate tie rod end from steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Place a cloth over the ball stud boot to protect it from damage caused by contact with steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact ball stud seal. Contact may cause the seal to rip, requiring ball stud replacement.
14. Remove lower ball stud bolt and nut.
15. Separate lower control arm from knuckle.
16. Suspend or support the drive axle from the strut spring with mechanics wire.
NOTICE: Never pull on the shaft assembly.
17. Pull knuckle assembly away from vehicle to release axle. If difficulty is encountered in separating axle from hub, tap on end of drive axle shaft using a block of wood and a hammer. Do not hammer directly on end of axle.
18. Remove steering knuckle to strut fastener and remove knuckle/wheel hub assembly from vehicle.