Knuckle, Steering: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor, disconnecting the electrical harness as necessary to remove knuckle. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Tie Rod End, Jam Nut, And Separator
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Remove the tie rod end nut from the ball stud.
Separate the tie rod ball stud (1) from the knuckle with Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (2).
Remove the halfshaft nut (4X4 only).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Arm Components
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Remove the upper ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) with Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (5)

Fig 3: Lower Ball Joint Separation
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1 - STEERING KNUCKLE

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8677

CAUTION:
When installing puller to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.
Support the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle with Ball Joint Remover (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (2).

Fig 4: Steering Knuckle, Lower Control Arm, Shock & Spring
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Remove the steering knuckle (1) from the vehicle.
If required, remove the hub/bearing and dust shield from the knuckle (1).
- Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts from the steering knuckle (1).
- Slide the hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle (1).
- Remove the brake dust shield.