Steering Knuckle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

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

REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC
1. Remove the axle hub with disc (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE DUST COVER
1. Remove the 4 bolts, oil seal, gasket and dust cover.
  
  Fig 1: Removing 4 Bolts
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DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and wire harness.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
  
  Fig 2: Removing 3 Bolts & Disconnecting ABS Speed Sensor
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2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle arm.
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DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle Arm Using SST
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2. Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the steering knuckle.
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REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Temporarily install the nut to the lower suspension arm.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Suspension Arm From Steering Knuckle Using SST
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3. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.
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4. Remove the nut and steering knuckle from the lower suspension arm.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm Using SST
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