Front

NOTE: To perform the following procedure the Steering Knuckle should be removed, refer to Steering and Suspension.

REMOVAL
1. Remove dust deflector, using a screwdriver.




2. Remove lower ball joint.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628 - 62011, remove the lower ball joint.
3. Remove axle hub.




a. Using SST 09520 - 00031, remove the axle hub.




b. Using SST 09950 - 00020, 09950 - 60010 (09951 - 00400), 09950 - 70010 (09951 - 07100) and a press, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle hub.
4. Remove dust cover. Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.




5. 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 09310 - 35010, 09527 - 17011 and a press, remove the bearing.

INSTALLATION




1. Install bearing.
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09608 - 32010 and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle.
b. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. Install dust cover; using a torx wrench (T30), torque the 4 bolts to 8.3 Nm (74 inch lbs.).




3. Install front axle hub, using SST 09310 - 35010, 09608 - 32010 and a press.
4. Install lower ball joint.
a. Install the lower ball joint and torque the nut to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
b. Install a new cotter pin.




5. Install dust deflector; using SST 09316 - 60011 (09316 - 00011, 09316 - 00041), 09608-32010 and a hammer.

NOTE: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and steering knuckle.

6. Install Steering Knuckle, refer to Steering and Suspension.