L300 V6-3.0L VIN R (2001)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Removal
STEERING KNUCKLE/WHEEL HUB
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TOOLS REQUIRED
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SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel cover on base wheels or center cap on up-level aluminum wheel.
2. With vehicle on ground, remove cotter, depress brake pedal and loosen axle-to-hub nut.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE
OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove caliper mount bracket-to-steering knuckle bolts; remove caliper assembly and suspend it from strut spring with mechanics wire.
6. Remove rotor screw.
7. Remove rotor.
8. Remove dust shield screws and dust shield.
NOTICE: The ABS sensor bracket has a locating pin to locate bracket-to-knuckle. Caution should be used when removing bracket as locating pin
may break.
