Steering knuckle — removal (Renault Espace I)

1. Loosen the wheel bolts and drive shaft nut while the car is still on its wheels. Then jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. Remove the wheel on the appropriate side.

2. Remove the disc brake caliper without kinking the hose. Secure the disc with wire so that it does not hang on the hose.

3. Unscrew the axle nut and remove the disc. The wheel hub and brake disc are assembled together. First, unscrew both brake disc bolts with an Allen key. Remove the wheel hub with a suitable puller. You can also use a mallet for this purpose.

4. If equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), disconnect and remove the wheel speed sensor.

5. Remove the nut and separate the connection with a puller designed for this purpose (see illustration 12.2). Knock out the ball-head bolts and remove the steering knuckle. Do not pull out the drive shaft. If you need to separate the shaft, use a puller.