Steering Knuckle Removal And Installation: Removal

Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
Remove Front wheel hub assembly referring to FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2007 and prior models do not use a castellated tie-rod end nut. Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) with puller (3). On 2008 and later vehicles, remove cotter pin and tie-rod end nut from knuckle. Disconnect tie-rod end by using puller. To facilitate adjustment after installation, put a mark on tie-rod thread indicating position of tie-rod end lock nut. Then loosen lock nut and remove tie-rod end from tie-rod.

Fig 1: Removing Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle With Puller
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Remove front wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle.
Loosen ball joint nut (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Speed Sensor & Ball Joint Nut
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Remove strut bracket bolts (2) and nuts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Bracket Bolts & Nuts
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Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle (2) with puller and then remove steering knuckle (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool On Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
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