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Wheel Knuckle: Removal

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  1. NOTE: Disconnect the battery ground cable or damage to the steering gear internal power relay may occur resulting in steering gear replacement.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  3. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.

    Torque

    :Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) Stage 2: 90°

    GFD264173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. 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 disconnect the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle. Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover

    GFD264112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not use a prying device to open the slot in the knuckle to separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle assembly. Damage to the knuckle assembly may occur.
    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. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.
    NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

    Remove and discard the wheel knuckle bolt. Disconnect the lower arm and position aside the ball joint seal.

    GFD264134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 degrees and the outer joint more than 45 degrees. Damage to the halfshaft will occur.

    Using the special tool, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub.

    GFD264174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolt and position aside wheel speed sensor.
    GFD264175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
  9. Remove the bolts and brake disc shield.
    GFD264176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove and discard the lower strut-to-wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
    GFD264177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Position aside the halfshaft and remove the wheel knuckle.
GFD264178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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