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Steering Knuckle Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle & Mounting Components
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Steering Knuckle Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
1 Front Strut Suspension Nut (Qty: 2)
2 Front Strut Suspension Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


TIP:  Support the wheel drive shaft with mechanics wire after the knuckle has been removed.
Tighten 
195 N.m (144 lb ft)
3 Steering Knuckle
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