Rear Suspension Knuckle - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Remove the bolt securing the brake tube routing bracket to the knuckle.





4. Remove the two bolts (1) securing disc brake caliper adapter (3) to the brake support plate (4).
5. Remove the disc brake caliper (2) and adapter (3) as an assembly. Hang the assembly out of the way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake hose and tubing when doing this.
6. Remove the brake rotor, then the hub and bearing. Rear Hub and Bearing - Removal





7. Remove the three bolts (3) securing the knuckle (2) to the trailing link (1).





8. Remove the nut (3) and bolt securing the toe link to the knuckle (1).
9. Remove the nut (4) and bolt securing the lower control arm to the knuckle (1).
10. Remove the nut (2) and bolt securing the upper control arm to the knuckle (1).
11. Remove the knuckle.