Rear Suspension

Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
4. Remove the bearing/hub assembly.
5. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle.




6. Remove the trailing arm (2) from the knuckle (3).




7. Remove the rear strut to knuckle bolts (2) and the nuts (1). Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
8. Remove the knuckle (5) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
2. Hand start the strut to knuckle bolts (2) and nuts (1). Do not tighten the nuts at this time.




3. Connect the rear suspension trailing arm (2) to the knuckle (3).




4. Connect the rear wheel spindle rods to the knuckle.
5. Install the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts (2) and nuts (1).

Tighten bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment, adjust if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.