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Steering Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Disconnect the outer track rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .
  4. Separate the control arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement : Right Side → Left Side .
  8. Remove the brake rotor splash shield from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement .

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  10. Remove the bolts and nuts (1) attaching the strut to the knuckle.

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  12. Remove the steering knuckle assembly (2) from the strut assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


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  1. Install the steering knuckle assembly (2) to the strut assembly (1).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


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  3. Install the strut to knuckle retaining bolts and nuts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
  4. Install the brake rotor splash shield to the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement .
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement : Right Side → Left Side .
  6. Install the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  7. Install the wheel drive shaft to the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  9. Install the outer track rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .
  10. Install the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
   


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