Front Suspension

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
^ J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front.





4. Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.





5. Using the J 24319-B, disconnect the tie rod from the steering knuckle.





6. Remove the brake hose bracket to steering knuckle retaining bolts.





7. Remove the upper control arm ball stud to steering knuckle retaining nut.
8. Separate the upper control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle.





9. Remove the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle retaining nut.





10. Using the J 43631, separate the lower control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm ball stud.





2. Install a new lower control arm ball stud retaining nut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2. Tighten the nut to an additional 210 degrees.





3. Install the upper control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle.
4. Install a new upper control arm ball stud retaining nut.
1. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2. Tighten the nut to an additional 210 degrees.





5. Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle retaining bolts.





6. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
8. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front.
9. Install the tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.