WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Caution
  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

  Note
  • For this vehicle, a spacer is present/not present on the steering knuckle. After verifying whether the spacer is equipped or not, perform the removal/installation using the following procedure.
  • There is no problem with the left or right steering knuckle having either a spacer or no spacer.

1. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1 | Brake hose clip
2 | Locknut (crimped-fix type)/Locknut (self-lock type) (See Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note.) (See Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Installation Note.)
3 | Brake caliper component (See Brake Caliper Removal Note.)
4 | Disc plate
5 | Stabilizer control link (lower side)
6 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
7 | Nut (front shock absorber lower side)
8 | Front lower arm ball joint
9 | Wheel hub, steering knuckle component (See Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Installation Note.)
10 | Spacer (With spacer)
11 | Wheel hub (See Wheel Hub Removal Note.) (See Wheel Hub Installation Note.)
12 | Retaining ring
13 | Wheel bearing (See Wheel Bearing Removal Note.) (See Wheel Bearing Installation Note.)
14 | Dust cover (See Dust Cover Removal Note.) (See Dust Cover Installation Note.)
15 | Steering knuckle
16 | Wheel hub bolt (See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) (See Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)

Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note

  Note
  • The locknuts include two types; a self-lock type and a crimped-fix type. Verify which type of locknut is used on the vehicle being serviced. If it is a crimped-fix type locknut, remove it using the following procedure.

1. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.

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2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

3. Remove the locknut.

4. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

5. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

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6. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Brake Caliper Removal Note

1. Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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Wheel Hub Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel hub using the SSTs.

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2. If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains. Then remove it using a chisel.

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Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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Dust Cover Removal Note

  Note
  • The dust cover does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

1. Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper installation.

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2. Remove the dust cover using a chisel.

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Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

  Note
  • The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.

1. Remove the hub bolt using a press.

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Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.

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Dust Cover Installation Note

1. Mark the new dust cover in the same way as the removed one.

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2. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.

3. Install the new dust cover using the SSTs.

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Wheel Bearing Installation Note

1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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Wheel Hub Installation Note

1. Install the wheel hub using the SSTs.

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Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Installation Note

1. Apply grease (D4Y0 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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2. Install the wheel hub, steering knuckle component.

Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Installation Note

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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