Knuckle Housing

Removal

PROCEDURE

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Remove the wheel.

3. On vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the disc and caliper without disconnecting the hose.

4. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, remove the shoes and disconnect the tube from the wheel cylinder.

5. Remove the control rod nut on the knuckle housing, then remove the washer.

6. Remove the arm axle nuts on the knuckle housing.

7. Remove the strut nuts, then remove the knuckle housing.

Inspection

PROCEDURE

Inspect the housing. If cracks or damage are found, replace the knuckle housing together with the bearing.

Installation

PROCEDURE

1. Install the control rod onto the knuckle housing.

2. Install new strut nuts and tighten to the specified torque.

3. Connect the arms and install the axle nuts.

4. Install the washer and a new control rod nut.

5. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, install the shoes and connect the tube.

6. Bleed air from the hydraulic system.

7. On vehicles with rear disc brakes, install the disc and caliper.

8. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.

9. Rock the vehicle forward and backward, and bounce it up and down.

10. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.

11. Check rear wheel toe.