Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the front wheel and tire.
While applying the brakes, remove the split pin (A), then remove the locknut (B) and washer from the front hub (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Split Pin, Locknut, Washer And Front Hub
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Remove the caliper (A) from the knuckle (B) and hang the caliper (A) on the front damper (C) with wire (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Caliper And Knuckle
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Fig 3: Identifying Front Damper And Wire
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Knuckle
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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-34000).
NOTE: Be sure to secure the ball joint, remove tool to the vehicle so that it doesn't fall when the ball joint is removed.
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Remove the lock nut (D).
3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle (B) using the special tool (09568-34000).
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool (09568-34000)
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Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle.

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the strut assembly mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle.

Fig 7: Identifying Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.