Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)


Tools Required
* J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
* J 43631 Ball Joint Remover



Removal Procedure





1. Remove the tire and wheel center cap.
2. Remove the drive axle nut.




3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) (Service and Repair)Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove and discard the outer tie rod retaining nut.




7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .




8. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
9. Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.




10. Remove and discard the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
11. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.




12. Remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut.




13. Remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631 .
14. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install a new lower ball joint retaining nut.

Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).





3. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
4. Install a new upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten the upper control arm pinch bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).





5. Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.

Tighten the brake hose bracket retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





7. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut.

Tighten the outer tie rod retaining nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).





9. Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) (Service and Repair)Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the drive axle nut.

Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Specifications) .