Rear Steering Knuckle - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Lock out automatic adjuster in parking brake lever. Service and Repair
2. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance




3. Remove parking brake cable bolt (1) at knuckle.
4. Access and remove rear hub and bearing. Rear Hub / Bearing - Removal




5. Remove parking brake shoe return spring (4).




6. Remove shoe actuator (1) from between parking brake shoes and end of cable (2).
7. Remove support and parking brake shoes from knuckle.




8. Remove brake caliper adapter mounting bolts (2). Remove adapter.
9. Position under-hoist utility jack or jack stand under spring link. Raise jack head to contact spring link at shock mount secure in place.




10. Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt (3).




CAUTION: It is important to use Guide (2), Special Tool 9050A-2, when tapping sleeve to help keep Tap (1), Special Tool 9050A-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.

11. Place Guide 9050A-2 (2) against sleeve in knuckle as shown.
12. Insert Tap 9050A-1 (1), on an appropriate handle, through Guide and into sleeve (3). Cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back Tap out often and clean out burrs that can build up inside Guide. Keep Tap well lubricated to avoid damaging it.




NOTE: Prior to using Remover, Special Tool 9050A, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

13. Assemble Remover 9050A as shown.
- (1) Bolt 9050A-3
- (2) Nut
- (3) Spherical Washer
- (4) Thrust Bearing
- (5) Sleeve 9050A-5

NOTE: When installing thrust bearing on Remover, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.





14. Remove sleeve retaining spring link ball joint in knuckle as follows:
a. Hand thread assembled Remover 9050A (1) into tapped knuckle sleeve until it stops.
b. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve 9050A-5 angled end with angled face of knuckle.
c. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle (3). Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation.




15. Remove bolt and nut (3) fastening compression link (5) to knuckle (4).




16. Remove bolt (3) fastening toe link to knuckle.
17. Remove nut and bolt fastening stabilizer link to knuckle.




18. Remove nut and bolt fastening tension link to knuckle.
19. Remove nut and bolt fastening camber link to knuckle (3).
20. Remove knuckle (3).
21. Remove hub mounting bolts from knuckle.