Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM0000018RZ001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: AXLE: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

REMOVAL

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC

(a) Remove the axle hub with disc 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL .

2. REMOVE DUST COVER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, oil seal, gasket and dust cover.

3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and wire harness.

4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle arm.

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5. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the steering knuckle.

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6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Temporarily install the nut to the lower suspension arm.

(c) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

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(d) Remove the nut and steering knuckle from the lower suspension arm.