Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer On Vehicle in Power Steering System.
4. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front.
5. Remove the bolts (3) and nuts (6) that attach the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
6. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
7. Remove the steering knuckle (4) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the steering knuckle (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) attaching the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
Tighten the nuts (6) to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front.
5. Install the tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer - On Vehicle in Power Steering System.
6. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
7. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Alignment.