Removal and Installation - Knuckle - AWD

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Vehicle/Axle Stands

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Remove the brake rotor shield.
   Refer to: Brake Rotor Shield (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   1. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

   2. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.

   3. Disconnect the rear wiring harness clips and position the harness aside.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Do not attempt to jack up the front lower arm or the rear lower arm on any vehicle. Suspension arm damage may occur.

   NOTICE: Make sure the insulators are positioned correctly to prevent direct contact with other components.

   Support the rear suspension at ride height.
   Use the general equipment: vehicle/axle stands.

   

4. 4

   NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

   Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar link lower nut and position aside.

   

5. 5
   Remove and discard the upper arm-to-knuckle bolt.

   

6. 6
   Remove and discard the rear lower arm-to-knuckle bolt and nut.

   

7. 7
   Remove and discard the front lower arm-to-knuckle bolt.

   

8. 8
   Remove the retainers and position the right underbody shield aside.

   

9. 9
   Remove the retainers and position the left underbody shield aside.

   

10. 10
    Remove and discard the front knuckle bolts and remove the knuckle.

    

Installation

1. 1
   Install the knuckle and tighten the front bolts of the new knuckle.
   Torque: 129 lb-ft (175 N·m)

   

2. 2
   Position the left underbody shield and install the retainers.
   Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

   

3. 3
   Position the right underbody shield and install the retainers.
   Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

   

4. 4
   Install a new front lower arm-to-knuckle bolt.

   

5. 5
   Install a new rear lower arm-to-knuckle bolt and nut.

   

6. 6
   Install a new upper arm-to-knuckle bolt.

   

7. 7

   NOTICE: Do not attempt to jack up the front lower arm or the rear lower arm on any vehicle. Suspension arm damage may occur.

   NOTICE: Make sure the insulators are positioned correctly to prevent direct contact with other components.

   Raise the vehicle to curb height.
   Use the general equipment: vehicle/axle stands.

   

8. 8

   NOTICE: Tighten the suspension fasteners with the vehicle weight on the wheels and tires, or use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to curb height, otherwise bushing damage may occur.

   Tighten the new front lower arm-to-knuckle bolt.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 59 lb-ft (80 N·m)
   Stage 2: 120 degrees

   

9. 9

   NOTICE: Tighten the suspension fasteners with the vehicle weight on the wheels and tires, or use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to curb height, otherwise bushing damage may occur.

   Tighten the new rear lower arm-to-knuckle bolt and nut.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 81 lb-ft (110 N·m)
   Stage 2: 120 degrees

   

10. 10

    NOTICE: Tighten the suspension fasteners with the vehicle weight on the wheels and tires, or use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to curb height, otherwise bushing damage may occur.

    Tighten the new upper arm-to-knuckle bolt.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 59 lb-ft (80 N·m)
    Stage 2: 120 degrees

    

11. 11
    Connect the rear stabilizer bar link to the knuckle and install a new rear stabilizer bar link nut.
    Torque: 85 lb-ft (115 N·m)

    

12. 12

    NOTICE: Before installing the wheel speed sensor, inspect the sensor housings to make sure the sensor cavity is clean and free of foreign material and sensor damage.

    1. Install the wheel speed sensor and tighten the bolt.
       Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)

    2. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

    3. Position the wiring harness and snap the harness retaining clips into place.

    

13. 13
    Install the brake rotor shield.
    Refer to: Brake Rotor Shield (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
14. 14
    Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear wheel toe.
    Refer to: Rear Wheel Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).