MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
8. Remove the brake disc retaining screws (A).
9. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the brake disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc
excessively.
10. Remove the brake disc from the hub.
11. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
12. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then loosen the nut (B).
13. Remove the tie-rod ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
14. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE: Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
15. Remove the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
