Withdrawal
1. Remove the wheel cap. Loosen the hub nut (see accompanying illustration). Loosen the wheel nuts, then jack up the front of the car and place it on jack stands. Remove the wheel. Loosen the hub nut.
2. Release the flexible brake hose from the bracket on the steering knuckle assembly. Loosen the brake caliper and tie it with wire to the coil spring. Also remove the caliper anchor bracket and brake disc (see chapter Brake system).
3. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle (see Removal and installation of tips of steering draughts).
4. Separate the lower suspension arm from the ball joint at the bottom of the steering knuckle (see Removal and installation of the lower control arm of the front suspension).
5. Separate the upper end of the fist from the ball joint of the upper suspension arm.
6. Gently pull the knuckle/hub assembly outward, removing it from the driveshaft trunnion. If necessary, tap the end of the stud with a soft-faced hammer to release it from the hub. Tie up the driveshaft assembly with wire to prevent damage to the inner CV joint.
Installation
1. Lightly lubricate the splines of the outer drive shaft pin with special grease. Pass the trunnion through the hole in the hub, while filling the steering knuckle into its regular place.
2. Connect top of knuckle to upper control arm ball joint (see Removal and installation of the upper control arm of the front suspension). Tighten the ball stud nut to the required torque.
3. Connect the ball joint at the bottom of the knuckle to the lower suspension arm (see Removal and installation of the lower control arm of the front suspension).
4. Reinstall the brake disc, anchor bracket and caliper (see chapter Brake system).
5. Install the hub nut onto the drive shaft stub and tighten it securely.
6. Install the wheel, lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel nuts to the required torque (see Specifications to the head Current service).
7. Tighten the hub nut to the required torque.