Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the front wheel drive shaft bearing.
4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud.
5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the bolt retaining the ABS harness bracket to the steering knuckle.





7. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.





8. Remove the bolts connecting the strut to the knuckle.
9. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.





2. Install the bolts which connect the strut to the knuckle. Hand tighten only.
3. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to knuckle.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Attach the ABS bracket to the steering knuckle.
Tighten the ABS bracket bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Measure and adjust the front alignment.