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4 bolts. The driveshaft’s constant velocity (C/V) stub Service replacement of the front hub and bearing assembly can be done with the steering knuckle OPERATION The steering knuckle pivots with the strut assem- bly between the lower ball joint and the pivot bearing The center of the knuckle supports the hub and bearing and axle shaft. REMOVAL - STEERING KNUCKLE (1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE- (2) Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle. (3) Remove the cotter pin, nut lock and spring washer from the end of the stub axle and hub nut (4) Have a helper apply the vehicle’s brakes to keep hub from turning, loosen and remove the hub (5) Remove disc brake caliper and adapter as an assembly from knuckle as shown (Fig. 9). Hang (6) Remove nut attaching outer tie rod end to steering knuckle by holding the tie rod end stud while loosening and removing nut with a wrench Fig. 8 Hub Nut 1 - HUB NUT Fig. 9 Front Brake Mounting 1 - BRAKE ROTOR Fig. 10 Caliper And Driveshaft Suspended 1 - HANGER SUSPENDING CALIPER RS FRONT SUSPENSION 2 - 7 KNUCKLE (Continued) |