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Wheel Knuckle: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
    G04679683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bolt
    G04679684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  4. Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
    5. CAUTION: Do allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  5. Remove the bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
  6. Remove the 2 brake disc bolts and the brake disc.
  7. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 205-D070
    G04679685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
  9. Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool 211-003
    G04679686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
    11. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool N0037450
    G04679687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
  12. Remove and discard the 2 lower ball joint nuts.
    13. CAUTION: When the lower ball joint is separated from the wheel knuckle, the lower arm may strike the outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot with enough force to damage the boot clamp. This will result in a loss of grease from the outer CV joint. Place a block of wood, or similar item, between the lower arm and the outer CV joint to prevent the lower arm from striking the outer CV joint.
    NOTE: Once pressure is applied to the ball joint with the special tool, it may be necessary to tap the wheel knuckle at the ball joint area to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool 204-592/1 And 204-592
    G04679688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tools, separate the 2 lower ball joints from the wheel knuckle and remove the wheel knuckle.
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