Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
- J 41820 Ball Joint/Stud Separator
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front.
4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud-to-knuckle cotter pin and nut.





5. Separate the front lower control arm stud from the front steering knuckle using the J 41820.
6. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use the J 24319-B.
7. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.





8. Remove the bolts connecting the strut to the knuckle.
9. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the bolts which connect the strut to the knuckle.
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer in Power Steering.
4. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to knuckle and install the front lower control arm ball stud nut.
Tighten the front lower control arm ball stud to knuckle nut to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
Align the slots to the front lower control arm ball stud nut with a cotter pin hole by tightening the nut. Do NOT loosen the nut in order to align the holes for the cotter pin.
5. Install the front lower control arm ball stud cotter pin.
6. Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
8. Lower the vehicle.