Steering Knuckle Replacement (FE7)

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Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Replacement (FE7)

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Callout	Component Name
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 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7) . Special Tools J 24319-B: Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller J 39549: Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Separator
1	Lower Ball Joint Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . 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 210 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 Procedure: Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .