Steering Knuckle Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
- Remove the front suspension strut bolts from the knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
- Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut (1) and the bolt (2) from the steering knuckle. Replace with NEW only.
Caution: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
Caution: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
- DO NOT use any type of pry bars or power tools to separate ball joint from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the steering knuckle (3) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the steering knuckle in the front suspension strut and in the lower control arm.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
- Install the lower ball joint nut (1) and the NEW bolt (2) in the steering knuckle and tighten:
• | First Pass: 50 N·m (37 lb ft) |
• | Second Pass: loosen 120 degrees |
• | Third Pass: 50 N·m (37 lb ft) |
• | Final Pass: additional 35 degrees |
- Ensure that the ball joint boot (1) is properly seated between the lower control arm and the knuckle.
- Install the front suspension strut bolts in the steering knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
- Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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