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Wheel Knuckle: Removal

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NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Detach the 2 wheel speed sensor harness retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Retainers
    G07780126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
  4. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
    5. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  5. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
    6. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  6. Remove the anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
  7. Remove the 2 brake disc bolts and the brake disc.
  8. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Front Wheel Hub Remover
    G06269471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
    • If equipped, remove the shock absorber damper.
  10. Using a suitable jack, raise the lower arm.
    Fig 3: Raising Lower Arm Using Jack
    G06438387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt.
  12. Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt.
  13. Remove the 4 trailing arm-to-knuckle nuts and the wheel knuckle.
    • Discard the nuts.
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