Front Steering Knuckle: Testing and Inspection

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE


Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to Procedures and Testing and Inspection.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to Exploded View
- Check wheel alignment. Refer to Service and Repair.
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description Special Repair Requirement Description Special Repair Requirement, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".