Tools Required

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 Wheels.
3. Insert drift or screwdriver (1) into the caliper and rotor in order to prevent rotor from turning.
4. Remove the drive axle nut (2).
5. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
6. Remove the hub and bearing from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
7. Use J 24319-B in order to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the front strut to steering knuckle retaining bolts.



9. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin (1) and nut (2).



10. UseJ 43828 to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

1. Install the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle.

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.

Important:  For cotter pin alignment, tighten the nut up to, but do not exceed 60 degrees additional rotation. Do not back off nut for cotter pin (1) alignment.

2. Install lower ball joint nut and cotter pin.

Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint nut (2) to 10 N·m (88 lb in) plus an additional 180 degrees-300 degrees (3-5 flats).

3. Install the tie rod to the steering knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the tie rod end nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in) plus an additional 180-300 degrees (3-5 flats).

4. Install the hub and bearing to the steering knuckle/drive axle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .



5. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
6. Install the drive axle (2) nut by inserting drift of screwdriver (1) into the caliper and rotor in order to prevent rotor from turning.

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

7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.