Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Wheel Knuckle





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the wheel hub.





2. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.

3. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle will result.

CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot when installing the special tool.





Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle.





4. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.

5. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle will result.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot when installing the special tool.





Using the special tool, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.





6. Remove and discard the nut.

7. CAUTION: Secure the front axle shaft to prevent the CV joint and boots from overextending. Failure to do so can cause damage to the CV joint and boots.

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle will result.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot when installing the special tool.





Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle and remove the wheel knuckle.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.