Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

w/ Navigation System:
NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH






(a) Remove the bolt, skid control sensor clamp and sensor wire.






(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket, remove the bolt and speed sensor from the knuckle.
NOTICE:
Pull out the sensor while trying as much as possible not to rotate it.

3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the front axle hub Removal.
4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.






(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09610-20012
NOTICE:

- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.


5. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH
(a) Support the front suspension lower arm LH with a jack.
(b) Remove the clip and nut.






(c) Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.
SST: 09628-62011
NOTICE:
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

(d) Remove the steering knuckle.
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH






(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.