31 12 024 Replace Wheel Control Joint In Wishbone (All-Wheel Drive Vehicle)
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Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove front wheel
Release screws. If necessary, push wheel control joint off swivel bearing using a suitable tool.
Installation note: Recondition thread in swivel bearing. Keep recess for wheel control joint, bushing in trailing link and wheel control joint journal clean and free from grease. Replace microencapsulated screws.
Tightening torque, see 31 12 21AZ