Tools Required

J 36226 Ball Joint Separator.

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

J 28733-B Hub and Bearing Puller

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheel.
3. Remove the drive axle nut (2).
4. Remove the brake caliper bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Brakes.
5. Support and hang the caliper away from the brake rotor.
6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Brakes.



7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.



8. Remove the hub and bearing retaining bolts.
9. Use J 28733-B in order to remove the hub and drive axle.
10. Use J 24319-B in order to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.



11. UsingJ 36226 separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
12. Remove the steering knuckle.

1. Install the steering knuckle.
2. Install the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the tie rod.

Tighten
Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in) plus an additional 180 degrees--300 degrees (3--5 flats). For cotter pin alignment, tighten the nut up to, but do not exceed 60 degrees additional rotation. Do not back off nut (2) for cotter pin (1) alignment.




4. Install the hub and bearing to the steering knuckle/drive axle.
5. Install the hub and bearing retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the hub and bearing bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).




6. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector to the wheel speed sensor.



7. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Brakes.
8. Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Brakes.
9. Install the drive axle nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the drive axle nut to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).

10. Install the wheel and tire.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel and tire 140 N·m (100 lb ft).