Removal of Front Steering Knuckle for Breeze L4-20L VIN C (1997)
13. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from stud of lower ball joint at the steering knuckle.
CAUTION: No tool is to be inserted between the steering knuckle and the lower ball joint to separate stud of lower ball joint from the steering
knuckle. The steering knuckle is to be separated from the stud of the ball joint only using the procedure as described in step Step 14 below.
14. Turn steering knuckle so the front of the steering knuckle is facing as far outboard-in the wheel well as possible. Using a hammer strike the boss on
the steering knuckle, until steering knuckle separates from stud of lower ball joint. When striking steering knuckle care MUST be taken not to hit
lower control arm or ball joint grease seal.
CAUTION: Pulling steering knuckle out from vehicle after releasing from ball joint can separate inner C/V joint. Refer to Transmission and
Drivetrain.
15. Lift up on steering knuckle separating it from the lower ball joint stud. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle, so ball
joint seal does not get cut.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate the inner C/V joint during this operation. Do not allow driveshaft to hang by inner C/V joint, driveshaft
must be supported.
