Wheel Knuckle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. 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 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 correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Remove the halfshaft nut, halfshaft hub seal and halfshaft washer.
- Discard the nut, seal and washer.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
- Remove the 2 bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
- Remove the brake disc.
- Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
- Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
- Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove the shock absorber lower nuts and flag bolts.
- Discard the nuts and flag bolts.
- Remove the lower ball joint bolt, nut and the wheel knuckle.
- Discard the bolt and nut.
NOTE:
Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.