Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.5L (2004)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Knuckle/ Hub Disassembly and Assembly
Wheel Hub/Bearing/Oil Seal Removal
1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2. Remove axle shaft drive flange (1) (4WD vehicle) or hub cap (2WD vehicle).
3. If equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from knuckle and harness clamp from strut.
4. Remove caliper bolt and suspend caliper.
CAUTION:
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Hang removed caliper with a wire hook of the like so as to prevent brake hose from bending and twisting excessively or being pulled.
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Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
5. Remove brake disc (1).
NOTE: If brake disc can not be removed by hand, use 8 mm bolts as shown.
6. Remove front wheel bearing lock washer (1) by loosening 4 screws (2).
