Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Floor Jack Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
^ Support the lower control arm with floor stands.
^ Place floor stands under the lower control arms as far outboard as possible (between spring seats and ball joint) to maintain maximum leverage.
2. Remove the rotor.





3. Remove the bolts that attach the splash shield to the steering knuckle.





4. Remove the cotter pin.
5. Remove the tie rod end stud nut.
6. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B.





7. Remove the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 23742.





8. Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 23742.
9. Raise the upper control arm. Disengage the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
10. Remove the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint stud.
10.1. Clean the steering knuckle.
10.2. Inspect the steering knuckle tapered hole. Replace the steering knuckle if this tapered hole is out-of-round, deformed, or damaged.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
3. Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the splash shield bolts.
Tighten the splash shield bolts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
6. Seat the taper using J 29193.
Tighten J 29193 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
Remove J 29193 from the tie rod end ball stud.
7. Install the tie rod end retaining nut.
Tighten the tie rod end retaining nut to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the rotor.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment.