Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel KnuckleRemoval and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Remove the wheel bearing and hub.
2. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut and disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
3. CAUTION: Using a suitable jack stand, support the weight of the knuckle after disconnecting the lower control arm, or damage to the upper control arm can result.
NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
NOTE: The tapered washer on the ball joint is reused with the new nut.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut, then disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle.
^ To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
4. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
NOTE: The tapered washer on the ball joint is reused with the new nut.
Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut, then remove the knuckle. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
5. CAUTION: Using a suitable jack stand, support the weight of the knuckle while connecting the knuckle to the upper control arm, or damage to the upper control arm can result.
NOTE: The upper ball joint nut, lower ball joint nut and the tie-rod end nut are of a torque prevailing design. New nuts must be installed.
NOTE: Make sure the tapered washer is installed on the ball joints before connecting the upper and lower control arms to the knuckle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.