Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.





4. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
5. Remove the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Front) or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear) in Brakes and Traction Control.
6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Brakes and Traction Control.





7. Remove the rear wheel hub and park brake assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear.





8. Disconnect the rear wheel spindle rods (2) from the knuckle. Refer to Spindle Rod Replacement.
9. Disconnect the trailing arm (3) from the knuckle. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement.
10. Remove the rear suspension strut to knuckle bolts (1). Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
11. Remove the rear suspension knuckle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear suspension knuckle.





2. Hand start the rear suspension strut to knuckle bolts (1). Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
3. Connect the rear wheel spindle rods to the knuckle. Refer to Spindle Rod Replacement
4. Connect the rear suspension trailing arm (3) to the knuckle. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement.





5. Install the rear wheel hub and park brake assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear.





6. Connect the ABS electrical connector.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Front) or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear) in Brakes and Traction Control.
Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Brakes and Traction Control.
- Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 112 Nm (82 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.