Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front


1. Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheels.
2. Remove hub nut, then the brake caliper and disc.
3. Remove two strut assembly to knuckle attaching bolts and nuts.
4. Remove control arm to knuckle retaining nut and, using suitable tool, remove ball joint from knuckle.
5. Remove tie rod ball joint to steering arm securing nut and, using suitable tool, remove ball joint.
6. Slide knuckle and hub off CV joint shaft.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten hub nut to specifications and stake in position. Tighten suspension nuts and bolts to specification under load as described under ``Front Suspension Service.''