Steering Knuckle Replacement RWD

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separating Tool

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
4. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor (if equipped). Refer to Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement in Real Time Damping.
5. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
6. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering Systems or Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion).
7. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the knuckle.



8. Remove the retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle (2) using the J 43631 (1).



9. Remove the retaining nut and separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle (2) using the J 43631 (1).



10. Remove the steering knuckle.

1. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, the replace the steering knuckle.



3. Install 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.

4. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to the knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

7. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering Systems or Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion).
8. Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
9. Connect the RTD link rod to the sensor (if equipped). Refer to Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement in Real Time Damping.
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Remove the safety stands.
12. Lower the vehicle .

Steering Knuckle Replacement Torsion Bar Suspension

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Separating Tool

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement .
4. Unload the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
6. Disconnect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion).



7. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the steering knuckle.



8. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle (2) using the J 43631 (1).



9. Remove the lower control arm retaining nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle (2) using the J 43631 (1).



10. Remove the steering knuckle.

1. Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
2. Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, replace the steering knuckle.



3. Install 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.

4. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm retaining nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

5. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the upper control arm retaining nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




6. Install the brake hose and the bracket retaining bolt to the steering knuckle

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

7. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage (Non- Rack and Pinion).
8. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
9. Connect the RTD link rod to the sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement .
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Load the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
12. Align the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
13. Lower the vehicle .