Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE- Tools Required
- J 36226 Ball Joint Separator.
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
- J 28733 Hub and Bearing Puller
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the drive axle nut (2).
4. Remove the brake caliper bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
5. Support and hang the caliper away from the brake rotor.
6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
8. Remove the hub and bearing retaining bolts.
9. Use J28733-B in order to remove the hub and drive axle.
10. Use J24319-B in order to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
11. Using J 36226 separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
12. Remove the steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the steering knuckle.
2. Install the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the tie rod.
- Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle nut to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.) plus an additional 180° - 300° (3 - 5 flats). For cotter pin alignment, tighten the nut up to, but do not exceed 60° additional rotation. Do not back off nut (2) for cotter pin (1) alignment.
4. Install the hub and bearing to the steering knuckle/drive axle.
5. Install the hub and bearing retaining bolts.
- Tighten the hub and bearing bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector to the wheel speed sensor.
7. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
8. Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
9. Install the drive axle nut (2).
- Tighten the drive axle nut to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel and tire 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).