Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.





6. Remove the bolts (3) and nuts (6) that attach the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
7. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the steering knuckle (4) from the vehicles.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering knuckle (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.

3. Install the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) attaching the steering knuckle (4) to the strut (2).
Tighten the nuts (6) to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, connect the ABS electrical connector.
6. Install the tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
8. Inspect the front wheel alignment.