Steering Knuckle Replacement (FE7)

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Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Replacement (FE7)

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Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Tools Required J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller J 39549 Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator. See Special Tools . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) . Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front (FE1, FE3) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front (FE7) .
1	Lower Ball Joint Nut Tip: Use the J 39549 to separate the lower ball joint from the control arm. See Special Tools . Always replace the ball joint nut after it has been used. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 190 degrees
2	Outer Tie Rod End Nut Tip: Use the J 24319-B to separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Always replace the tie rod end nut after it has been used. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 200 degrees
3	Strut to Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten: 177 N.m (131 lb ft)
4	Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2)
5	Steering Knuckle Tip: Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.