Steering Knuckle: Removal

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD) (See  REMOVAL   ) 
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL   ) 
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See Step 4 in  REMOVAL   ) 
5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See Step 5 in  REMOVAL   ) 
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See Step 5 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) (See Step 7 in  REMOVAL   ) 
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See Step 8 in  REMOVAL   ) 
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See Step 9 in  REMOVAL   ) 
10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Knuckle Lower Ball Joint Bolts (For 2WD)

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11. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Knuckle Lower Ball Joint Bolts (For 4WD)

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12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
       Fig 3: Removing Clip & Nut

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    2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

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    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.
    Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using SST

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13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE 

1. Remove the clip and nut.
   Fig 5: Removing Clip & Nut

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2. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

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Fig 6: Removing Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm Using SST

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