Front Suspension

Knuckle/Hub Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

2. Raise the front of car and support on safety stands in proper locations.

3. Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

4. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove the nut.

5. Remove the mounting bolts for the brake hose bracket.

6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and hang the caliper assembly to one side.
CAUTION: To prevent accidental damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.

7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8. Screw two 8 x 12 mm bolts into the disc to push it away from the hub.

NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc excessively.
9. Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.