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Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair



Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD)

Tools Required
* J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
* J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
* J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
4. Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.




5. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .




6. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the steering knuckle.




7. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
8. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.




9. Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851 .




10. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.




11. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 43631 and J 45851 .




12. Remove the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, the replace the steering knuckle.
3. Install the steering knuckle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the lower ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten the retaining nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).




5. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten the retaining nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to the knuckle.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (88 lb in).




7. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).

9. Remove the safety stand.
10. Install the wheel hub and bearing.
11. Install the tire and wheel.
12. Lower the vehicle .

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