Wheel Knuckle: Removal
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
- 1.
Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .
- 2.NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
Remove and discard the tie rod end nut and using a Tie-rod Separator, separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
- 4.NOTE: The suspension height sensors must be disconnected prior to servicing suspension components. Damage to the suspension height sensors and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensors will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.
Remove the height sensor arm bracket screw and position aside the bracket.
- 6.
Using Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
NOTE:
Be sure not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the Ball Joint Separator.
- 8.NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result.NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Using Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592. Separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle assembly. Remove the wheel knuckle.