Front Hub/Knuckle: Removal

Remove the front wheel and tire.
While applying the brakes, remove the split pin (A), then remove the locknut (B) and washer from the front hub (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Hub Locknut & Washer
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Remove the caliper (A) from the knuckle (B) and hang the caliper (A) on the front damper (C) with wire (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper-To-Knuckle Mounting
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Fig 3: Hanging Brake Caliper Aside
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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NOTE: Be sure to secure the ball joint, remove tool to the vehicle so that it doesn't fall when the joint is removed.

Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint Connection

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Fig 6: Separating Tie Rod End Ball Joint Connection

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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Remove the lock nut (D).
3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle (B) using the special tool (09568-34000).
Disconnect the strut assembly from the knuckle.
Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.