Removal & Installation
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove cotter pin, lock nut cap and bearing lock nut. Loosen bearing lock nut while depressing brake pedal. Remove bearing lock nut.
- Remove disc brake caliper from steering knuckle, and wire aside. DO NOT disconnect brakeline. Disconnect ABS speed sensor connector. Remove tie rod end cotter pin and nut. Using Puller (09610-550120), disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Remove nuts and bolts, and disconnect steering knuckle from shock absorber. Remove cotter pin and nut attaching steering knuckle to lower suspension arm. Using Puller (09610-55012), disconnect steering knuckle from lower suspension arm.
- Using a plastic hammer, tap drive shaft inward and remove steering knuckle. Mount steering knuckle in a vise. Using Puller (09950-20017), remove axle hub. Remove hub bearing inner race.
- Using a Torx wrench, remove bolts attaching front sensor rotor to axle hub. Remove sensor rotor.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE.