Service Procedure

Service Procedure

^ J 42188-B Ball Joint Separator

^ J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer

^ SA91100C Tie Rod Separator

Knuckle Inspection

1. Lift the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.





Note:
It is essential to measure the left and right knuckle boss height in order to properly complete this recall.

2. Measure the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle connection boss height - both the left and right. Refer to the illustration for measurement reference points (1) and (2).

^ If a boss height of 37.5 mm to 38 mm (1.47 in to 1.49 in) is measured, replace both the steering knuckle and steering linkage outer tie rod on this side of the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle and Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement in SI.

^ A boss height of 30 mm to 30.5 mm (1.18 in to 1.2 in) is correct, and no action is required on any knuckle or tie rod with this measurement. Replacement of the knuckle and tie rod is only required on the side of the vehicle with the 37.5 to 38 mm boss height.

3. Perform the wheel alignment only if one or both knuckle(s) required replacement.