Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .
2. Disconnect the lower ball joint and separate the steering knuckle from the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Remove the steering knuckle from the spring strut support tube.

* Remove the 2 nuts.
* Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the spring strut support tube.
* Remove the steering knuckle.




Installation Procedure


Important: Tightening to torque does not take place until camber has been adjusted.


1. Install the steering knuckle to the spring strut support tube.

* Use the 2 new bolts.
* Install the 2 new nuts.

2. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Attach the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Install the front wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .
5. Adjust the camber. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment (Service and Repair) .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

6. Tighten the 2 screwed joint, spring strut support tube to the steering knuckle, in 3 stages.

1. Tighten the 2 spring strut support tube to steering knuckle bolted connections to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
2. Tighten the 2 new spring strut support tube to steering knuckle screwed joint to 85 N.m (62 lb ft).
3. Tighten the 2 new spring strut support tube to steering knuckle screw connection an additional 75 degrees plus 15 degrees.