Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Replacing Left or Right Steering Knuckle

Removing bearing (wheel hub).





Unfasten nut. Pull off tie rod with special tool 32 3 090.

Installation:
Remove grease from bore and pin. Replace self-locking nut.
Tie rod end nut 36.5 ±3.5 Nm
Note: Tie rod end with split-pin hole must not be bolted with a self locking nut.





Unfasten nut. Press control arm off steering knuckle with special tool 32 3 090.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Control arm on steering knuckle/swivel bearing 80 Nm





Secure steering knuckle against falling off.
Unscrew multipurpose bolt.
If necessary, spread out steering knuckle with special tool 31 2 200 and remove.

Installation:





Insert positioning pin (1) into gap and press steering knuckle upwards onto stop.
Steering Knuckle to Spring Strut 81 Nm





Remove guard plate and attach to new steering knuckle.