Front Steering Knuckle: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

The knuckle is a single casting with legs machined for attachment to the front strut assembly on the top, steering linkage on the trailing end, and the lower control arm ball joint located at the bottom. The knuckle also has two machined, drilled legs on the leading end casting to support and align the front disc brake caliper adapter.

The knuckle supports the hub and bearing. A brake shield is also fastened to the knuckle.