Eurovan MV V6-2.8L (AXK) (2002)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel Bearing Housing
Special Tools and Equipment
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4 - 128/2 Kukko ball joint separator
Removing
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Relieve torsion bar.
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Loosen hex bolt for drive axle when vehicle is standing on its wheels (risk of accident).
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Remove wheel and raise vehicle.
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Remove lower bolt for coupling rod stabilizer/shock absorber.
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Remove brake caliper and hang on body using tie wire.
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Remove brake disc and backing plate.
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Press off tie rod from steering knuckle.
a - Tie rod end puller (standard), e.g. 128/2 Kukko
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Separate threaded connection wheel bearing housing/ball joint.
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Mark position of eccentric bushing to wheel bearing housing (e.g. using marker) otherwise the front axle must be adjusted on the wheel alignment
stand.
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Separate threaded connection wheel bearing housing/upper ball joint
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Remove wheel bearing housing.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal.