16/09/2022 09:05:10

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 31010102

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Warning
If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.

Removal

  1. Remove the front hub (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the screws (x2 or x3) that secure the dust shield to the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
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    Note
    Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
  3. Remove the dust shield.
  4. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that secure the lower control arm ball joints to the knuckle (torque 195 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.
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    Note
    If washers are behind the nuts, set them aside for reuse.
  5. Hold the tie rod ball joint pin with an allen wrench while removing the nut that secures the tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 103 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.
  6. Release the tie rod end from the knuckle.
  7. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the wheel speed sensor harness bracket and the sensor retaining screw (torque 8 Nm).
  8. Release the wheel speed sensor harness clip from the knuckle.
  9. Release the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle and position aside.
  10. Remove the nut that secures the stabilizer bar link to the knuckle and disconnect the link (torque 70 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.
  11. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the knuckle to the upper control arm ball joint (torque 60 Nm).
  12. Disconnect the knuckle from the upper control arm.
  13. Release the lower ball joints from the knuckle.
  14. Remove the knuckle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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CAUTION
Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
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Note
Install 1 lock washer with the each of the nuts (2 total) that attach the lower control arm ball joints to the knuckle.
  • Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.