Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
^ Tools Required:
- J 36660 Torque Angle Meter

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL in TIRES AND WHEELS.
3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
4. Disconnect the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle.
5. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER REPLACEMENT (REAR) in DISC BRAKES.
6. Remove the rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT (REAR) in REAR DISC BRAKES.
7. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
8. Remove the rear wheel hub. Refer to REAR WHEEL HUB AND BEARING REPLACEMENT.
9. Disconnect the trailing arm (1) from the knuckle. Refer to TRAILING ARM REPLACEMENT.
10. Remove the rear suspension strut nuts.
11. Remove the rear suspension strut to knuckle bolts.
12. Remove the rear suspension knuckle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the rear suspension knuckle.
2. Hand start the rear suspension strut to knuckle bolts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
3. Connect the rear wheel spindle rods to the knuckle. Refer to SPINDLE ROD REPLACEMENT (REAR) AND SPINDLE ROD REPLACEMENT (FRONT).
4. Connect the rear suspension trailing arm (1) to the knuckle. Refer to TRAILING ARM REPLACEMENT.
5. Install the rear wheel hub. Refer to REAR WHEEL HUB AND BEARING REPLACEMENT.
6. Connect the ABS electrical connector.

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.

7. Install the brake caliper and the rotor. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER REPLACEMENT (REAR) in DISC BRAKES and refer to BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT (REAR) in REAR DISC BRAKES.

Tighten
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 112 Nm (82 lb ft).

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS.
9. Lower the vehicle.