Tools needed
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*Big F***ing Socket. Explained below |
Step 1 - Remove your wheel
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Jack your car up and place a jack stand underneath. If you are using a torque wrench to remove the lugs, remember to un-torque them before you lift. If you're using an air gun, you can do so after lifting. If your car is not German, you will have several studs coming out of the rotor, instead of threaded holes like in the picture to the left. |
Now that your caliper mounting bracket is off, you can remove your rotor. You may have to remove a small screw that is on the surface of the rotor. Now the hub is exposed. The next step is to remove your tierod, which is the arm that the arrow in this picture is pointing to. |
Step 4 - Remove your rotor
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Step 5 - Remove your tierod
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Next, remove your outer tierod. Simply unscrew the nut on the bottom. You may need to use your torque wrench or air gun. If the tie rod doesn't pop out, use some gentle persuasion with a hammer and hit the threaded bolt from the bottom. **Note that during re-assembly, you may need to apply pressure to the top of the tierod to keep the bolt from just spinning while you are tightening it. If you are using air tools, this shouldn't be an issue. |
Remove the two bolts that hold the bottom of the strut to the steering knuckle. It will have to be done in the same fashion as the caliper bolts, holding one side with a wrench, and using a socket-wrench on the other. These bolts may also need some gentle persuasion with a hammer, but don't remove them just yet! |
Step 6 - Unbolt your strut
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Tada! We're all finished!
Job well done! Your steering knuckle is removed, now you are free to replace your bearing/hub or whatever you needed it out for. Also, don't forget to drink that optional beer!
Re-Assembly: Re-assemble everything the same way you did when un-assembling it. If your caliper piston moved at all or you happen to be replacing your rotors/pads, use the disc pad spreader to push the piston back in. DO NOT FORGET to go into a shop and get your alignment done. If you do work on your suspension often, it is wise to get a alignment warranty that lasts a while.
Re-Assembly: Re-assemble everything the same way you did when un-assembling it. If your caliper piston moved at all or you happen to be replacing your rotors/pads, use the disc pad spreader to push the piston back in. DO NOT FORGET to go into a shop and get your alignment done. If you do work on your suspension often, it is wise to get a alignment warranty that lasts a while.