Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Wheel Spindle













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the brake disc shield. For additional information, refer to Front Disc Brake Brake Disc Shield.

2. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the wheel spindle.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

4. Remove and discard the outer tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

- Install a new cotter pin.

5. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle will result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot when installing the special tool.

Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.





6. Use a suitable jack to support the front suspension lower arm.





7. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut and pinch bolt.
- Disconnect the upper ball joint from the wheel spindle.

- To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

8. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

- Install a new cotter pin.

9. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle will result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.

Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel spindle and remove the front wheel spindle.





10. NOTICE: Always install the cotter pins into the nuts from the outboard to inboard, with the fingers bent together at a right angle. Failure to do so will result in damage to the wheel and tire assembly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.