Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Wheel Knuckle













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

2. Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
- To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).

3. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.





4. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.

- Discard the bolts.

- Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

- To install, tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).

5. Remove the brake disc.

6. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness pin-type retainers.

8. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

9. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

10. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the tie-rod boot while installing the C-Frame and Screw.

Using the C-Frame and Screw, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.





11. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

12. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the 2-Jaw Puller.

Using the 2-Jaw Puller, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.





13. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

14. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the C-Frame and Screw.

Using the C-Frame and Screw, separate the upper ball joint and remove the wheel knuckle.





15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check and if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to Suspension &/or Alignment.