Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Front Hub/Rotor Assembly

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NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice .

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the engine under cover, if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Of Axle Shaft Caulking Nut And Lower Ball Joint Nut

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Remove the axle shaft caulking nut. Discard the nut.
Remove the lower ball joint nut.

Fig 3: Separating Steering Knuckle From Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C

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NOTE: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint using KM-507-C . See Special Tools .
Remove the tie rod nut.

Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End With KM-507-C

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NOTE: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.

Separate the tie rod end using the KM-507-C (1). See Special Tools .

Fig 5: View Of Drive Axle And Wheel Hub

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Push the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.

NOTE: Refer to Drive Axle Notice .

IMPORTANT: Place a drain pan below the transaxle to catch the escaping fluid. Cap the transaxle drive opening after the drive axle has been removed to keep the fluid in and any contamination out.

Remove the drive axle from the transaxle using the KM-460-B (1). See Special Tools .