Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)

Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD)

Special Tools
* J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
* J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the tire and wheel center cap.
2. Remove the drive axle nut.




3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) (Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD))Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) (Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD)).
6. Remove and discard the outer tie rod retaining nut.




7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .




8. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
9. Remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle.




10. Remove and discard the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
11. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.




12. Remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut.




13. Remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm using J 43631 .
14. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install a new lower ball joint retaining nut and tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).




3. Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
4. Install a new upper control arm pinch bolt and nut and tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).




5. Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).




7. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).




9. Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) (Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD))Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) (Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD)).
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the drive axle nut and tighten to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications).