WHEEL HUB, KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]

Caution

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

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Locknut Removal Note

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

2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

3. Remove the locknut.

Bolt (Rear Lower Arm (Outer)) Removal Note

1. Support the lower arm with a jack.

2. Loosen the lower arm bolts (inner).

3. Remove the lower arm bolts (outer).

4. Gradually lower the jack and separate the lower arm (outer) from the knuckle.

Bolt (Shock Absorber (Lower)) Removal Note

1. Support the trailing link and the knuckle component with a jack.

2. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts.

Bolt (Lateral Link (Outer)) Removal Note

1. Loosen the lateral link bolts (inner).

2. Remove the lateral link bolts (outer), and remove the lateral link (outer) from the knuckle.

Bolt (Trailing Link (Front)) Removal Note

Warning

• Be sure that the trailing link and the knuckle component are supported securely with a jack. Otherwise, the trailing link and/or the knuckle component may fall, causing death or injury, or vehicle damage.

1. Verify that the trailing link and the knuckle component are supported securely with a jack, and remove the bolts at the trailing link front.

Wheel Hub Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel hub from the knuckle using the SSTs.

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

Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle using the SSTs.

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 knuckle for proper installation.

2. Remove the dust cover from the knuckle using a chisel.

Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note

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

1. Remove the wheel hub bolts from the wheel hub using a press.

Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the new wheel hub bolts to the wheel hub using a press.

Dust Cover Installation Note

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

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

3. Install the new dust cover to the knuckle using the SSTs.

Wheel Bearing Installation Note

1. Install the new wheel bearing to the knuckle using the SSTs.

Wheel Hub Installation Note

1. Install the wheel hub to the knuckle using the SSTs.

Bolt (Trailing Link (Front)) Installation Note

Warning

• Be sure that the trailing link and the knuckle component are supported securely with a jack. Otherwise, the trailing link and/or the knuckle component may fall, causing death or injury, or vehicle damage.

1. Support the trailing link and the knuckle component with a jack.

2. Tighten the bolts at the trailing link (front).

Rear Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Install the coil spring so that its small diameter end points downward.

2. Set a jack to the bottom of the lower arm, and jack it up gradually.

Warning

• Be careful when installing the coil spring, as it may fly out by spring force, causing death or injury, or vehicle damage.

3. Install the lower arm bolts (outer).

Locknut Installation Note

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