Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair

Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the rear wheel bearing.
4. Using a suitable jack, raise the knuckle in order to relieve tension from the shock.





5. Remove the lower shock to knuckle bolt.
6. Remove the coil spring.





7. Remove the toe link. Refer to Toe Link Replacement.
8. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.





9. Remove the trailing arm to knuckle bolts.





10. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to knuckle bolt.
11. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the trailing arm to knuckle bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the bolt and nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) plus 70 degrees.





3. Install the toe link.
4. Install the coil spring.





5. Install the lower shock absorber to knuckle bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the stabilizer link to the knuckle.
^ Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the rear wheel bearing and brake components. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.