Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL

HINT
* 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

Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

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





7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE

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

(b) Using SST, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

If the steering knuckle cannot be kept level using SST, stabilize the steering knuckle using a washer or an equivalent tool.





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SST : 09527-21011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00440

09952-06010

SST : 09950-60020

09951-00750

SST : 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:
Keep the steering knuckle level.