Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire.
2. Remove front hub and bearing as outlined under WHEEL BEARING procedure.
3. Remove strut to steering knuckle attaching bolts, then disconnect strut from steering knuckle.
4. Assemble strut to steering knuckle and install attaching bolts finger tight.
5. Insert ball joint stud into steering knuckle and torque stud nut to specification, then install cotter pin.
6. Torque strut to steering knuckle bolts to specification.
7. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.