Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
- CAUTION:
DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) to the front wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1), release the front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
- Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) from the front wheel hub.
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
NOTE:Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire. (1)
Front Brake Rotor Bolt (2) - Remove
- Brake Rotor (1) - Remove
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft @ Front Wheel Hub - Separate
Front Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Front Wheel Hub (1) - Remove
Front Brake Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Brake Shield (2) - Remove
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (2) - Loosen
- Using CH-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1) separate the steering linkage outer tie rod (3) from the steering knuckle.
- CH-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1) - Remove
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while loosening the nut.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Loosen
Using the CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover (1), separate the front lower control front link from the steering knuckle.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Remove
- Front Lower Control Front Link @ Steering Knuckle - Remove
- NOTE:
Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while loosening the nut.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Loosen
Using the CH-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1), separate the front lower control rear link from the steering knuckle.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Remove
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud @ Steering Knuckle - Remove
Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Front Suspension Strut @ Steering Knuckle - Separate
Steering Knuckle (1) - Remove
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.