Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement (1500)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped.
4. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle.
6. Separate the upper control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement.
8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lower ball joint in the knuckle.
2. Install upper ball joint in the knuckle.
3. Install the outer tie rod end in the knuckle.
4. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
5. Install the wheel drive shaft, if equipped.
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
8. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.