Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Knuckle ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the real time damping (RTD) position sensor link, if equipped.
5. Remove the brake rotor.
6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle.
8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer.
9. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the upper control arm (1).
10. Separate the suspension knuckle (2) from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4).
11. Remove the suspension knuckle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the suspension knuckle (2) to the lower control arm (4) ball joint stud.
2. Install the suspension knuckle ball joint stud (2) to the upper control arm (1).
3. Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer.
4. Install the outer tie rod end to the suspension knuckle.
5. Install the brake rotor and caliper.
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
7. Install the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
8. Connect the real time damping position sensor link, if equipped.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Perform a rear wheel alignment.