Front Steering Knuckle - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

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.

3. Remove the brake caliper (1).










4. Remove the caliper adapter (1). Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Removal.










5. Remove the o-ring (2) and discard then remove disc brake rotor (1). Brake Rotor - Removal.





6. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (2) and disconnect the wire from the retaining clips from the knuckle Front.
7. Remove the axle shaft nut. (if equipped with four wheel drive)
8. Remove the hub/bearing (3). Front Hub and Bearing - Removal.





9. Remove the outer tie rod end retaining nut.
10. Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the steering knuckle using special tool 8677(5). Tie Rod End - Removal.










11. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
12. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using tool C-4150A (2).





13. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
14. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using tool 8677 (1).





15. Remove the knuckle (3) from the vehicle.