Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Wheel Knuckle

Special Service tools





Ball Joint Splitter 204-327

1. Remove the brake disc shield.





2. Remove the stabilizer bar link retaining nut.





3. Remove the stabilizer bar link.





4. CAUTION: Prevent the tie-rod end ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating. Failure to do so may result in damage to the tie-rod end ball joint boot.

Detach the tie-rod end.





5. CAUTION: Prevent the upper ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating. Failure to do so may result in damage to the upper ball joint boot.

CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the component.

Detach the upper arm.





6. CAUTION: Prevent the lower ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating. Failure to do so may result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.

Remove the rear lower arm ball joint retaining nut.





7. CAUTION: Make sure the special tool is correctly located and the lower ball joint boot is not damaged during operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

Using the special tool, remove the wheel knuckle.

Installation





1. Install the wheel knuckle
^ Tighten to 75 Nm.





2. Attach the upper arm.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm





3. Attach the tie rod end.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm.





4. Install the stabilizer bar link.





5. Attach the stabilizer bar link.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm.
6. Install the brake disc shield.





7. Tighten to 70 Nm.