Wheel Knuckle - F-450, F-550: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is 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.
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB - F-450, F-550 .
- Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
- Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.
- Discard the cotter pin.
- Loosen, but do not remove, the lower ball joint nut.
- Strike the lower and upper end of the axle to loosen the ball joints and the camber adjuster.
- Using the special tool, remove the camber adjuster.
- Remove the lower ball joint nut and the front wheel spindle.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the ball joint seal and the ball joint socket, do not use a pickle fork-type remover to loosen the ball joints.