Steering Knuckle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD) (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Bolts (2WD)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Steering Knuckle Bolts (4WD)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
1. Remove the clip and nut.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Clip And Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  SST 09628-00011
  NOTE:
  - Use caution not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
  - Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
  - Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
  - If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
  - Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Remove the clip and nut.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Knuckle Clip And Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  SST 09628-00011
  NOTE:
  - Use caution not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
  - Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
  - Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
  - If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
  - Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.