xB L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Removal
AXLE: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front
Brake/Removal
7. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle
Hub/Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY See: Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
10. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to
become damaged or contact foreign matter.
(b) Remove the front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.