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Knuckle Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel. Refer to "WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  3. Remove the caulking nut from the axle shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Caulking Nut From Axle Shaft
    G04103062Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove the brake caliper from the rotor. Support the caliper so it does not hang from the hydraulic brake hose. Refer to "CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  5. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle assembly. Refer to "OUTER TIE ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  6. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking system (ABS), disconnect the ABS speed sensor electrical connection from the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting ABS Speed Sensor Electrical Connection
    G04103063Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Ball Joint Pinch Bolt And Nut
    G04103064Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Separate the knuckle from the ball joint using the ball joint remover KM-507-B.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Knuckle From Ball Joint
    G04103065Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove the nuts from the bolts that connect the knuckle assembly to the strut assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Strut Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    G04103066Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not over extend the axle joints. When either end of the shaft is disconnected, overextension of the joint can result in separation of internal components and possible joint failure. Use drive axle joint seal protectors whenever performing service on or near the drive axles. Failure to do so can cause internal joint or seal damage and result in possible joint failure.
  10. Support the drive axle.
  11. Separate the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.
  12. Remove the bolts that connect the knuckle assembly to the strut assembly.
  13. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Knuckle Assembly
    G04103067Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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