Steering Knuckle. Removal and Installation

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Tie Rod End Remover

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 front wheel bearing and hub.
   Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.

   

3. 3
   Remove the brake rotor shield clips and the brake rotor shield.

   

4. 4
   Remove and discard the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
   Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover.

   

5. 5
   Remove and discard the front strut and spring. Remove the steering knuckle bolts and nuts from the strut assembly and remove the steering knuckle.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Install the steering knuckle and install the new front strut-to-steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
   Torque: 173 lb-ft (235 N·m)

   

2. 2
   Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install a new tie rod end nut.
   Torque: 111 lb-ft (150 N·m)

   

3. 3
   Install the brake rotor shield and brake rotor shield clips.
   Torque: 106 lb-in (12 N·m)

   

4. 4
   Position the wheel speed sensor and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Install the front wheel bearing and hub.
   Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
6. 6
   Check and adjust the front camber if necessary.
   Refer to: Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).