Front Steering Knuckle - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:






1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




3. Remove the outer tie rod end nut.





4. Separate the tie rod (3) from the knuckle (1) using special tool separator (2).





5. Remove the drag link nut. Right side only.





6. Separate the drag link (3) from the knuckle (1) using special tool separator (2) Right side only.





7. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter bolts (3). support the disc brake caliper (4) do not let it hang by the brake hose.





8. Remove the disc brake rotor (3).





9. Remove axle shaft nut (if equipped).
10. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (2).





11. Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) through the hole in the brake shield (2).





12. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut (4).
13. Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.
14. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using special tool puller (3).





15. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle (1) using special tool separator (2).
16. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle and transfer the hub/bearing with brake shield if needed.