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Wheel Knuckle: Removal

    WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheels and tires.
  3. Loosen the halfshaft retaining nut.
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  4. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Brake Disc .
  5. Release the parking brake cable.
    • Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake shoe lever.
    • Disconnect the parking brake cable from the backplate.
    • Release the cable from the lower arm.
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  6. Release the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle.
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  7. Disconnect the toe link.
    • Remove and discard the bolt.
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  8. Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
    9. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
  9. Release the knuckle from the lower arm.
    • Remove the bolt.
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    10. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
  10. Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
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    11. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
  11. Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
    • Mark the position of the bolt in relation to the upper arm.
    • Remove the nut and bolt.
    • Discard the nut.
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    12. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
  12. Remove the wheel knuckle.
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