Removal and Installation
NOTE: How to read the torque specifications .
- Vehicle - Lift
- Front Wheel - Remove
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor - RemoveNOTE:
Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
- Brake Hose Bracket - Remove
- Brake Caliper - Remove
1. Remove the caliper assembly without disconnecting the brake hose from the caliper body . NOTE:- To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
- Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
- Stabilizer Link - Disconnect
1. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the damper . - Front Spindle Nut - Remove
- Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
- Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
1. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm . - Knuckle/Hub Assembly - Remove
1. Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and separate the outboard joint (B) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward. NOTE:- Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
- During installation, apply specified grease to the contact area (C) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing .
2. Remove the damper pinch bolt (D).
3. Move the knuckle downward, and remove the knuckle from the damper.
NOTE:During installation, install the aligning tab (E) on the damper unit into the slot (F) of the knuckle.
- Damper/Spring - Remove
1. Remove the flange nuts (A). NOTE:- Do not let the damper/spring drop down under its own weight.
- Use new flange nuts during reassembly.
2. Remove the damper/spring (B).
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the body.
- During installation, install the damper/spring in the body with the aligning tab (C) facing inside.
- During installation, if the guide pin (D) is equipped, align the guide pin with the body hole (E).
- All Removed Parts - Install
1. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. - Wheel Alignment - Check