Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Steering Knuckle Replacement:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake caliper and rotor.
4. Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then detach speed sensor cable from bracket.
5. Remove hub assembly attaching bolts and nuts, then remove hub assembly.
6. Support lower control arm using a suitable jack stand.
7. Disconnect upper and lower control arms from steering knuckle, Fig. 15.
8. Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
9. Remove steering knuckle.
10. Reverse procedure to install. When installing, position ball joint studs so that cotter pins can be installed from rear to front of vehicle. When installing wheel hub, speed sensor cable should be facing rearward.