Removal And Installation: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .DISCARD the outer tie rod end nut.
- Remove the hub and bearing. Refer to HUB AND BEARING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the three splash shield bolts (1) and remove the splash shield (2).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove and DISCARD
the steering knuckle pinch bolt (1) and nut then disengage the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the two strut lower bolts (1).
- Remove the steering knuckle (3).