Knuckle/Wheel Spindle - Suzuki sq-416-420-625 Service Manual

1. Tie-rod end
2. Knuckle

KNUCKLE/WHEEL SPINDLE

REMOVAL
1) Remove wheel hub. Refer to "WHEEL HUB (INCLUDED
WHEEL BEARING)" in this section.
2) Remove front drive shaft circlip and front spindle thrust washer
(for 4WD vehicle) or front hub cap (for 2WD vehicle).
1. Drive shaft
circlip
2. Spindle thrust
washer
3. Drive shaft
4. Wheel spindle
3) Disconnect tie-rod end from knuckle.
4) Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to "STABILIZER BAR/BUSH-
INGS" in this section.
5) Remove ball stud nut.
6) Support lower arm with jack.
7) Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket.
1. Strut
2. Knuckle
8) By using puller, disconnect knuckle from ball stud.
9) While lowering jack, remove knuckle/wheel spindle comp.
10) Remove inner oil seal (for 4WD vehicle), knuckle cap (for 2WD
vehicle), dust cover and wheel spindle.
1. Dust cover
2. Wheel spindle
3. Knuckle
4. Inner oil seal /
knuckle cap
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-17