Rear Wheel Steering Option

Steering Knuckle Replacement

^ Tools required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
4. Remove the upper ball joint.
5. Remove the lower ball joint.





6. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut and bracket (2).





7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B (1).





8. Remove the park brake cable retaining bolt (3) from the steering knuckle.





9. Remove the steering knuckle (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering knuckle (2) to the vehicle.
2. Install the upper ball joint.
3. Install the lower ball joint.





4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the park brake cable retaining bolt (3) to the steering knuckle.
^ Tighten the bolt to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wheel hub and bearing.





6. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut to the steering knuckle.
^ Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the outer tie rod retaining bracket (2).
^ Tighten the bracket to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Perform a four wheel alignment.