Steering Knuckle: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove disc brake caliper, and wire aside. Remove hub and rotor assembly. See WHEEL BEARING R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove tie rod from knuckle arm.
- Remove backing plate from steering knuckle. Support lower control arm. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper and lower ball joints. See Figure . Separate ball joints from steering knuckle. Remove steering knuckle.