Wheel Knuckle: Removal

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1.
Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheels and Tires .

2.

NOTE: Do not discard the wheel hub nut at this time.

Remove the wheel hub nut.

3.

Remove the brake disc. REFER to Front Disc Brake .

4.

NOTE: No special tools are necessary to separate the tie rod end from the front wheel knuckle; use a mallet to loosen the joint.

Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut, then separate the tie rod end stud from the wheel knuckle.

5.

Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle. Position the wheel speed sensor aside.

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6.

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the lower ball joint stud from turning while removing the lower ball joint nut.

Using a crowfoot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.

7.

Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.

8.

NOTE: Do not allow the halfshaft to move outboard. Overextension of the tripod CV joint may result in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the halfshaft.

Using 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B), press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position.

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9.

Remove and discard the 2 lower strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.

10.

Remove the wheel knuckle.
- If necessary, remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .