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Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair



Steering Knuckle Replacement (2500, 3500)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) ()Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) () .
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) ()Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) () .
4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle.




5. Support the lower control arm.
6. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (Upper Control Arm Replacement)Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) (Upper Control Arm Replacement) .
7. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
8. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the knuckle on the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (2500) (Lower Control Arm Replacement)Lower Control Arm Replacement (1500) (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
2. Install the upper ball joint in the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (2500, 3500) (Upper Control Arm Replacement)Upper Control Arm Replacement (1500) (Upper Control Arm Replacement) .
3. Install the outer tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement) .
4. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) ()Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) () .
5. Install the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) ()Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) () .




6. Remove the support from the lower control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
8. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) ()Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) () .


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