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6. Loosen and remove the nut that secures the sensor
link to the lower control arm.
(See Photo 3)
Note:
this is on the driver side only.
7. Loosen and remove the nut that secures the tie rod
to the hub, then remove the tie rod from the hub
8. Loosen and remove the bolts that secure the brake
caliper to the hub, then, remove the brake caliper
and move to the side out of the way.
Note: Safely
hang the caliper using a zip tie or wire hanger
so that it doesn’t over-extend or damage the
brake line.
9. Loosen and remove the three nuts that secure the
ball joint to the end of the lower control arm.
10. Loosen and remove the pinch bolt from the back of
the hub/strut.
(See Photo 4)
11. Loosen and remove the axle bolt.
12. Knock the axle out of the hub, being careful not to
damage the splines on the inside of the hub or
damage the end of the axle.
13. Use a strut spreader tool to expand the hub and
wiggle things a little bit pulling firmly downwards
until the hub is free from the strut, then remove the
hub.
(See Photo 5)
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Photo 4
Photo 5
