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Steering Knuckle Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Steering Knuckle Assembly
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (L61/LE5)  or Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (LSJ) .
  3. Remove the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Remove the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
1 Bolt (Qty: 2)
2 Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  120 N.m (89 lb ft)

3 Steering Knuckle
Tip:  Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .