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# STEERING KNUCKLE (for 2WD) > REMOVAL

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HINT:

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

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor.

1. Remove the 3 bolt and disconnect the 3 clamps.

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the union bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

1. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

   SST
     09628-62011

6. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH ATTACHMENT LH

1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the suspension arm from the steering knuckle.

7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the clip and nut.

1. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension upper arm.

   SST
     09628-62011

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

9. REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP

1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the knuckle grease retainer cap.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR OR SPACER

1. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.

1. Remove the lock nut.

1. w/ ABS:
   Remove the ABS speed sensor rotor.

   NOTICE:
     Do not scratch the serration of the speed sensor rotor.

1. w/o ABS:
   Remove the spacer.

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the 3 bolts and shift the dust cover towards the hub side (outside).

1. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle.

   SST
     09710-30021 (09710-03051)
     09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

1. Remove the dust cover from the axle hub.

12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL

1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal from the steering knuckle.

13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB INNER BEARING

1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

1. Using SST and a press, press out the bearing from the steering knuckle.

   SST
     09950-60020 (09951-00810)
     09950-70010 (09951-07150)