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Front Hub/Knuckle: Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
  2. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.
  3. Remove the brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper
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  4. Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut from the front hub.
    Fig 2: Removing Split Pin & Driveshaft Nut From Front Hub
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  5. Remove the strut and the two bolts mounting the knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut & Two Bolts Mounting Knuckle
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  6. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
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  7. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolt
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  8. Using a plastic hammer, drive out the axle hub from the driveshaft.
    Fig 6: Driving Out Axle Hub From Driveshaft
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  9. Remove the front axle assembly.