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Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
  2. Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
  3. Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there. Remove drive shaft nut (1).
  4. Remove caliper carrier bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Shaft Nut
    G04590125Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove caliper (1) with carrier.
    NOTE: Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like (3) so as to prevent brake hose (4) from bending and twisting excessively or being pulled.
    Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
  6. Pull brake disc (2) off by using two 8 mm bolts.
    Fig 2: Pulling Brake Disc
    G04590126Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Pull out wheel hub (1) with special tools.

    Special Tool 

    1. 09943-17912
    2. 09942-15511
      CAUTION: When wheel hub is removed, replace wheel bearing with new one.
      Fig 3: Pulling Out Wheel Hub
      G04590127Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) with special tool.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09913-65210 

    Fig 4: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle
    G04590128Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle (if equipped with ABS).
    Fig 5: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Knuckle
    G04590129Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Loosen strut bracket nuts (1).
  11. Remove ball joint bolt (3) and nut (4).
  12. Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket and then steering knuckle (2).
    Fig 6: Removing Strut Bracket Bolts
    G04590130Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.