Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
^ J43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
4. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.





5. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
6. Remove the brake hose bracket from the Steering knuckle.
7. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket from the steering knuckle.





8. Remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
9. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.





10. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.





11. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J43631.
12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
4. Install upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten the upper control arm pinch bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket to the steering knuckle.





6. Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
Tighten the brake hose bracket retaining bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
8. Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut.
9. Install the wheel hub and bearing.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the front toe.