Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Swivel MemberTo Remove
1. Remove the front wheel hub.
2. Remove the wheel sensor.
3. Undo the nut securing the track-rod end and withdraw the track-rod end using 87 91287 Puller, 150 mm.
4. Remove the steering swivel member from the MacPherson strut. Hold the bolt steady and undo the nut.
Tap out the bolt. Use a new bolt on reassembly.
NOTE: The bolts have splines and must not be turned.
To Fit
1. Fit the steering swivel member to the MacPherson strut with new bolts. Hold the bolt steady and turn the nut.
NOTE: The bolts have splines and must not be turned.
Tightening torque 100 Nm + 90° (74 ft. lbs. + 90°)
2. Fit the track-rod end.
Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
3. Fit the front wheel hub.