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Steering Knuckle Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
  2. Remove front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and Installation .
  3. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle. Refer to TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove front wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle.
  5. Loosen ball joint nut (2).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Speed Sensor And Ball Joint Nut
    G08895571Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove strut bracket bolts (2) and nuts (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Strut Bracket Bolts And Nuts
    G08895572Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Disconnect drive shaft (1) from steering knuckle (2).
  8. Remove steering knuckle (2) from control arm (3) using puller (4).
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Knuckle From Control Arm Using Puller
    G08895573Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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