Special Tools

Caution: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.



4. Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.



5. Using the J 24319-B , disconnect the tie rod from the steering knuckle.



6. Remove the brake hose bracket to steering knuckle retaining bolts.



7. Remove the upper control arm ball stud to steering knuckle retaining nut.
8. Separate the upper control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle.



9. Remove the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle retaining nut.



10. Using the J 43631 , separate the lower control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the steering knuckle.

1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm ball stud.



2. Install a new lower control arm ball stud retaining nut. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.



3. Install the upper control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle.
4. Install a new upper control arm ball stud retaining nut. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement.



5. Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle retaining bolts.



6. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
8. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle.