Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

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NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the thread of the drive shaft may be damaged.

While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.

Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.

Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

1. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Remove the front disc.

HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle.

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NOTICE:

1. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
3. Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.
   
4. Be careful not to damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arm from the lower ball joint.

Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and front axle assembly.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub hole snap ring.

Hold the front axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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NOTICE:

Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.

Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub bearing until it contacts the SST.

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Using SST to make the steering knuckle horizontal, fix it to the V-block as shown in the illustration.

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Using SST and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.

Secure the steering knuckle in a vise using aluminum plates.

Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint.

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NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the dust cover of the ball joint.
   
2. Do not damage the steering knuckle.