Removal

AXLE: STEERING KNUCKLE (for AWD): 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 Removal

3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal

6. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

11. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts. Then disconnect the steering knuckle from the front lower ball joint.





(b) 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.

12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and front axle hub from the steering knuckle.