Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Wheel Knuckle

Special Service Tools






Ball joint splitter

204-327

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the hub assembly. For additional information, refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Front Suspension




3 Remove the brake disc shield.
- Remove the 3 rivets.




4
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Disconnect the steering gear tie rod end ball joint.
- Remove and discard the tie rod end retaining nut.




5
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint rotating.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the nut.




6
CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint rotating.
Remove the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the nut.
- Using the special tool, release the ball joint from the lower suspension arm.

Installation
1
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint rotating.
Install the wheel knuckle.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the nut to 92 Nm.
2 Install the brake disc shield.
- Install the rivets.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
3
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the ball joint rotating.
Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
- Tighten the nut to 90 Nm.
4
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
- Tighten the nut to 55 Nm.
5 Install the hub assembly. For additional information, refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Front Suspension