Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 35315 Ball Stud Separator
- J 35551 Ball Stud Nut Wrench
- J 6627-A Tie Rod Remover

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
4. Disconnect the tie rod end at the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.
6. Remove the knuckle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the knuckle.
2. Install the strut-to-knuckle bolts.
3. Connect the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
4. Connect the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor to the lower control arm.





5. Connect the tie rod at the knuckle.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
- Tighten the hub and bearing retaining bolts to 145 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts to 184 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the ball joint nut to 10 Nm (84 inch lbs.) using the J 35551 90 degrees to torque wrench. Tighten the nut an additional 120 degrees. When tightening the nut a minimum torque of 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) must be obtained. If 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) is not obtained, inspect the nut for stripped threads. If the threads are satisfactory, replace the ball joint and knuckle. If required, turn the nut up to an additional 60 degrees in order to allow for the installation of the cotter pin.
- Tighten the tie rod to the specification listed in Power Steering Gear and Pump.

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

8. Lower the vehicle.