Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
6. Remove the bolts (3) and nuts (6) that attach the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
7. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the steering knuckle (4) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the steering knuckle (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
3. Install the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) attaching the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice
Tighten
Tighten the nuts (6) to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
4. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, connect the ABS electrical connector.
6. Install the tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
8. Inspect the front wheel alignment.