Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove lower ball joint.
a. Remove the clip and nut.





b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628-62011 or equivalent, remove the lower ball joint.
2. Remove inner oil seal.
Using a screwdriver, remove the inner oil seal.
3. Remove dust cover set bolts.
Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 3 bolts.





4. Remove axle hub and dust cover.
a. Using SST 09520-00031, remove the axle hub from the steering knuckle.
b. Remove the dust cover.





5. Remove inner race (outside) from axle hub.
Using SST 09631-12040, 09950-00020 and a press, remove the inner race from the axle hub.





6. Remove outer oil seal.
Using SST 09308-00010, remove the outer oil seal.
7. Remove bearing from steering knuckle.
a. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
b. Place the inner race on the outside of the bearing





c. Using SST 09223-15020, 09950-60010 (09951-00650), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) and a press, remove the bearing from the steering knuckle.

REASSEMBLY





1. Install bearing.
a. Using SST 09608-10010 and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle.

NOTICE: If the inner race and balls come loose from the bearing outer race, be sure to install them on the same side as before.

b. Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.





2. Install outer oil seal.
a. Using SST 09608-10010 and a hammer, install a new outer oil seal.
b. Coat the oil seal lip with Multipurpose (MP) grease.
3. Install dust cover.
a. Place the dust cover on the steering knuckle.
b. Using a torx wrench (T30), tighten the 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (74 inch lbs.)





4. Install axle hub.
Using SST 09608-10010, 09950-60010 (09951-00610) and a press, install the axle hub.
5. Install lower ball joint.
a. Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new clip.





6. Install inner oil seal.
a. Using SST 09608-10010 and a hammer, install a new inner oil seal.
b. Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.