Wheel Knuckle
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Upper control arm attachment |
| 2 | Ball joint locknut |
| 3 | Ball joint locknut |
| 4 | Bolt - hub attachment (2 off) |
| 5 | Torx bolt - hub attachment (2 off) |
| 6 | Steering tie rod ball joint attachment |
| 7 | Dust shield attachment |
| 8 | Ball joint - lower lateral arm attachment |
| 9 | Wheel hub and bearing assembly |
| 10 | Wheel knuckle |
The cast aluminum wheel knuckle is a swan neck design which provides the attachment for the upper control arm and lower lateral control arm. The lower lateral control arm locates on a non serviceable ball joint integral with the wheel knuckle. The lower boss on the knuckle provides for the attachment of the steering gear tie-rod ball joint.
The wheel knuckle also provides the mounting locations for the wheel hub and bearing assembly, the wheel speed sensor, the brake caliper and the brake dust shield, which is retained with 3 rivets.
The wheel hub and bearing assembly is a non-serviceable component that requires replacement as a complete assembly. A magnetic encoder ring for the wheel speed sensor is incorporated into the wheel bearing. The assembly is secured to the knuckle with 2 bolts and 2 Torx bolts.