Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel hub as outlined under Wheel Hub.

Fig. 10 Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle Separation:

3. Disconnect tie rod end from knuckle using tie rod remover Fig. 10.
4. Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket, then the ball stud bolt.
5. Remove knuckle.

DISASSEMBLY

Fig. 12 Exploded View Of Steering Knuckle & Bearing:

1. Remove outside oil seal, snap ring, outside bearing, inside oil seal and inside bearing, Fig. 12.

Fig. 13 Bearing Outer Race/Inner Bearing Removal:

2. Remove bearing outer race/inner bearing using press and tools, Fig. 13.

ASSEMBLY
- Once bearing outer race is removed, bearing set (outer race, bearings and inner races) should be replaced.

Fig. 14 Bearing Outer Race/Inner Bearing Installation:

1. Press fit bearing outer race/inner bearing using tools, Fig. 14.
2. Lubricate and install bearing outer race, bearings and oil seals.
3. Drive in inside oil seal until flush with stopped surface of knuckle.

Fig.15 Outer Oil Seal Replacement:

4. Drive in outside oil seal until its end contacts snap ring using tools, Fig. 15.

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse removal procedure to install.