| Last Modified: 11-27-2007 | 1.6 A | |
| Service Category: Drivetrain | Section: Axle/Differential | |
| Model Year: 2008 | Model: LX570 | Doc ID: RM0000016X600JX |
| Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) | ||
REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
.
w/ Navigation System:
NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
|
(a) Remove the bolt, skid control sensor clamp and sensor wire. |
|
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon socket, remove the bolt and speed sensor from the knuckle. |
NOTICE:
Pull out the sensor while trying as much as possible not to rotate it.
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the front axle hub
.
4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
|
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle. SST: 09610-20012 NOTICE:
|
5. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH
6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH
(a) Support the front suspension lower arm LH with a jack.
(b) Remove the clip and nut.
|
(c) Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle. SST: 09628-62011 NOTICE:
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover. |
(d) Remove the steering knuckle.
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH
|
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal. |
|
|