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 (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  When working on the right side of the vehicle, disconnect the front auto leveling sensor link. (Vehicle with discharge headlight system) (See AUTO LEVELING 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 [European (L.H.D., U.K.) Specs.].) (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [Australian Specs. and General (L.H.D., R.H.D.) Specs.].)

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Locknut
2
Bolt (brake hose)
3
Brake caliper component
4
Disc plate
5
Tie-rod end ball joint
6
Front stabilizer control link lower side bolt
7
Damper fork lower side bolt
8
Nut (lower arm)
9
Upper arm ball joint
10
Wheel hub, steering knuckle component
11
Stud bolt


Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

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


Nut (Lower Arm) Removal Note

Warning
•  If the stud bolt of the front knuckle is loosened when removing the front lower arm outer nut, replace the stud bolt with a new one. If the stud bolt is reused, it could fall off while driving, resulting in serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

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.