Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500, 3500)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tire and wheel.
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped.
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle.




5. Support the lower control arm.
6. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement.
7. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the knuckle on the lower ball joint.
2. Install the upper ball joint in the knuckle.
3. Install the outer tie rod end.
4. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
5. Install the wheel drive shaft, if equipped.




6. Remove the support from the lower control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500).