Independent Front Suspension

4X4

Special Tools:










1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove half shaft nut (1) from the shaft (2).





4. Compress the disc brake caliper (6).





5. Remove the caliper adapter bolts (1)






CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

6. Remove the disc brake caliper (1) and the caliper adapter (2) as an assembly.
7. Remove the rotor from the hub/bearing.
8. If equipped with ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor wiring clips and disconnect the electrical connector.





9. Remove the upper ball joint nut (7).
10. Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (5).





11. Disengage inner C/V joint (1) from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
12. Remove the front halfshaft.





13. Remove the shock absorber lower nut/bolt (7).
14. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower nut (8).










15. Using a suitable tie strap, support the knuckle. Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (2).





16. Remove the two control arm pivot bolts (1) and control arm (2) from frame rail brackets.