Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Removal Note

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Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

Fig 1: Tapping Upper Part Of Steering Knuckle With Hammer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.