Vitara JLS (4Dr) 2WD L4-2.0L (2000)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2. Remove axle shaft drive flange, drive shaft circlip and front spindle thrust washer (for 4WD vehicle) or front hub cap (for 2WD vehicle). Refer to
Coil Spring, Suspension.
3. Remove wheel hub.
4. Disconnect tie-rod end from knuckle.
5. Remove ball stud nut.
6. Support lower arm with jack.
7. Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket.
8. By using puller, disconnect knuckle from ball stud.
9. While lowering jack, remove knuckle/wheel spindle comp.