Steering Knuckle: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH  (See REMOVAL  )
6. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE  (See REMOVAL  )
7. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL  )
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
9. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
10. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
11. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts. Then disconnect the steering knuckle from the front lower ball joint.
       Fig 1: Locating Steering Knuckle Bolts

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    2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the end of the front drive shaft to remove the front axle hub and steering knuckle from the front drive shaft

       HINT.

       If the spline connection is tight, using a brass bar and hammer, tap the front drive shaft.

       Fig 2: Tapping Front Drive Shaft

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12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and front axle hub from the steering knuckle.
       Fig 3: Locating Front Axle Hub Bolts

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