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Knuckle Replacement

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  1. Remove the hub bearing unit.
  2. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B). Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor, Knuckle And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G08054949Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the new nut, and bend its end as shown.
    Fig 2: Cotter Pin And Ball Joint Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08054950Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector, and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the new castle nut.
    Fig 3: Lock Pin And Castle Nut With Torque Specifications
    G08054951Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector, and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
    • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
  7. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and flange nuts (B) from the damper, then remove the knuckle (C).
    NOTE: During installation, install new damper pinch bolts and new flange nuts.
    Fig 4: Damper Pinch Bolts, Flange Nuts And Knuckle With Torque Specifications
    G08054952Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
    • Before connecting the lower arm ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section and mating surfaces of the castle nut.
    • Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
  9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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