Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to procedures up to "Remove Front Axle Assembly" Removal.

2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.





(b) Using SST, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
If the steering knuckle cannot be kept level using SST, stabilize the steering knuckle using a washer or an equivalent tool.

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SST: 09527-21011
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00440
09952-06010
SST: 09950-60020
09951-00750
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100
NOTICE: Keep the steering knuckle level.