Wheel Knuckle, Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly

Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

The rear wheel knuckle is an aluminum casting. The wheel knuckle provides for the attachment of the rear upper and lower control arms and the tie-rod. The rear wheel knuckle also provides the mounting locations for the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

A bearing is fitted in the knuckle is pressed into the knuckle with a circlip added to secure it. The wheel hub is pressed into the bearing.