Steering Knuckle Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB REPLACEMENT.





4. Remove ball joint cotter pin (1) and nut (2).





5. Use the J 36226 in order to remove the ball Joint from the steering knuckle.
6. Scribe the steering knuckle to the strut. Refer to STRUT AND KNUCKLE SCRIBING.





7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to separate the strut from the steering knuckle (2).
8. Remove the steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the steering knuckle on the ball joint stud.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the ball joint nut.

Tighten
Tighten the ball joint nut (2) to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.).Then tighten the nut two flats to a minimum of 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) in order to align the cotter pin slot.

3. Install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts aligning the strut and knuckle to the scribe performed in the removal procedure.

Tighten
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the wheel bearing and hub. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB REPLACEMENT.
5. Install the wheel and tire.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle.