STEERING KNUCKLE > REMOVAL

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NOTICE:

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

HINT:

Refer to the procedures up to Remove Front Axle Assembly (Click here).

1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise.
   

   NOTICE:

   When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

2. Remove the clip and nut.
   

3. Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02050, 09961-02050)
   

   NOTICE:

   Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

4. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02010, 09961-02050, 09961-02050)
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Apply grease
   *2	Place the wrench here.

   CAUTION:

   Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

   NOTICE:

   1. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      
   2. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      
   3. Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
      

1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.