Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Special security wheel lock nut, if equipped.
3. Tire and wheel.
4. Brake caliper and move aside.
5. Brake rotor.
6. Wheel speed sensor electrical corrector and move aside.
7. Front wheel hub from steering knuckle. Refer to "Front Wheel Hub".
8. Power steering gear from steering knuckle.
9. Stabilizer shaft link. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft Link".
10. Front shock absorber bolts/screws. Refer to "Shock Absorber and Spring".
11. Separate lower ball stud from steering knuckle. Refer to "Control Arm Ball Stud Replacement".
12. Lower control arm from steering knuckle. Refer to "Front Lower Control Arm".
13. Separate upper ball stud from steering knuckle. Refer to "Control Arm Ball Stud Replacement".
14. Steering knuckle from upper control ann. Refer to "Front Upper Control Arm".
15. Steering knuckle and hubs (6 and 44).

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the correct location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Position steering knuckle and hubs (6 and 44) to upper control arm (1).
2. Upper ball stud to steering knuckle. Refer to "Control Arm Ball Stud Replacement".
3. Position steering knuckle to lower control arm. Refer to "Front Lower Control Arm".
4. Lower ball stud to steering knuckle. Refer to "Control Arm Ball Stud Replacement".
5. Front shock absorber bolts/screws. Refer to "Shock Absorber and Spring".
6. Stabilizer shaft link. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft Link".
7. Power steering gear to steering knuckle.
8. Front wheel hub to steering knuckle. Refer to "Front Wheel Hub".

Important: Make sure wheel speed sensor electrical connector is reconnected to wheel speed sensor wire bracket and wheel speed sensor or wires could be damaged.

9. Wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
10. Brake rotor.
11. Brake caliper.
12. Tire and wheel.
13. Special security wheel lock nut, if equipped.
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Check wheel toe alignment.