Steering Knuckle Removal

Suspension & Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR

  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE

Steering Knuckle -- Removal



1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the front speed sensor.

    NOTICE:
    Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.


3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.

    NOTICE:
    Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.


4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover.



6. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.



7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the clip and nut.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Axle.Axle System.Steering Knuckle Removal

  1. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

    SST
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    NOTICE:
    1. Use caution not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
    2. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    3. Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
    4. If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
    5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.