Removal

4X4

Special Tools:






1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper and rotor Brake Rotor - Removal.
4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped, Front.
5. Remove the halfshaft nut.

NOTE: Do not strike the knuckle with a hammer to remove the tie rod end or the ball joint. Damage to the steering knuckle will occur.

6. Remove the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod from the knuckle using Ball Joint Remover.
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut and separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using Ball Joint Remover.




8. Pull down on the steering knuckle to separate the halfshaft (2) from the hub/bearing.
9. Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts (1) from the steering knuckle.
10. Slide the hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the brake dust shield.