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Front Suspension - Wheel Knuckle Ranger 2006.5 (05/2006-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Sensor Rotor Installer

49 D026 102

Wheel Hub Puller

SST 49 F026 103

Attachment

49 F027 009

Bearing Installer

SST 49 G019 011

Handle

49 G030 797

Handle

49 G033 102

Oil Seal Installer

49 S033 106

Oil Seal Installer

49 S033 107

Ball Joint Puller Set

49 T028 3A0

Oil Seal Installer

W010 107A

CAUTION:
CAUTION:Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
-
ABS wheel-speed sensor (with ABS)
2
-
Hub cap
4
-
Wheel and tire
5
-
Brake caliper component
See Removal Detail
6
-
Disc plate
7
-
Tie-rod end ball joint
See Removal Detail
8
-
Bolt (stabilizer)
See Removal Detail
9
-
Bolt (shock absorber)
10
-
Upper arm ball joint
11
-
Lower arm ball joint
See Removal Detail
12
-
Wheel hub, steering knuckle, dust cover
13
14
-
ABS sensor rotor (with ABS) or spacer (without ABS)
15
-
Retaining ring
18
-
Steering knuckle

2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal Details

Item 3 : Locknut

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the locknut with the vehicle on level ground.
    Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.

  1. Remove the locknut.

Item 5 : Brake caliper component

  1. Remove the brake caliper component, and suspend it with rope.

Item 7 : Tie-rod end ball joint

  1. Remove the tie rod-nut.

  1. Separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SSTs.

Item 8 : Bolt (stabilizer)

  1. For additional information, refer to: Stabilizer Bar - 4x4 (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Item 11 : Lower arm ball joint

  1. For additional information, refer to: Lower Arm - 4x4 (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Item 13 : Wheel hub component

  1. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs and a press.

  1. If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains. Then remove it using a chisel.

Item 16 : Wheel bearing

  1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs and a press.

Item 17 : Dust cover

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The dust cover does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.
    Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper installation.

  1. Remove the dust cover using a chisel.

Item 19 : Hub bolt

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.
    Remove the hub bolts using a press.

Installation Details

Item 19 : Hub bolt

  1. Install the new hub bolts using a press.

Item 17 : Dust cover

  1. Mark the new dust cover in the same way as the removed one.

  1. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.

  1. Install the new dust cover using the SSTs and a press.

Item 16 : Wheel bearing

  1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs and a press.

Item 13 : Wheel hub component

  1. Install the wheel hub component using the SSTs and a press.

Item 3 : Locknut

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install the locknut with the vehicle on level ground.
    Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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