Steering Knuckle: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove brake caliper without disconnecting brake line. Secure caliper out of way.
- Remove dust cap, cotter pin and nut lock. Remove hub nut, thrust washer, outer bearing and axle hub. Remove knuckle arm and dust cover.
- Support lower arm with jack. Remove cotter pins and castle nuts from ball joint studs. Using Ball Joint Puller (09628-62010), separate ball joints from steering knuckle. Disconnect shock at lower control arm. Remove steering knuckle.