Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Tools Required
^ J43828 Ball Joint Separator
^ J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the wheel bearing bearing/hub from the vehicle.





4. Remove the outer tie rod end retaining nut.
5. Using J24319-B separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.





6. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin (1) and retaining nut.





7. Using J24319-B separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.





8. Remove the front strut to steering knuckle retaining bolts (3) and nuts (1).
9. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten the lower ball joint nut (2) to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) plus an additional 180 degrees.

Important: Do not exceed two slots during cotter pin alignment

3. Continue to tighten the ball joint nut for cotter pin alignment and install the cotter pin.





4. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckle (2).
Tighten the outer tie rod end nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 180 degrees.





5. Install the steering knuckle to the strut mounting bolts (3) and nuts (1).
Tighten the steering knuckle to the strut mounting nuts to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the hub and bearing to the steering knuckle/drive axle.
7. Install the brake rotor.





8. Install the drive axle nut (2).
9. Insert a drift or screwdriver (1) into the caliper and rotor to prevent the rotor from turning.
Tighten the drive axle nut to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Align the vehicle.