16/09/2022 09:05:18

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

Correction Code 31010102

Removal

  1. Remove the center cap from the front LH wheel and loosen the axle nut (torque 245 Nm).
  2. Remove the front dust shield (refer to procedure).
  3. Release the wheel speed sensor harness from the bracket on the knuckle and bracket on the body of the vehicle.
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    Note
    The following image shows the rotor still installed.
  4. Release the fir tree clip that secures the wheel speed sensor harness to the knuckle.
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    Note
    The following image shows the rotor still installed.
  5. Remove the bolt that secures the wheel speed sensor to the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
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    Note
    The following image shows the rotor still installed.
  6. Carefully wrap the wheel speed sensor in non-conductive protective material to prevent damage. Move the wheel speed sensor out of the working area.
  7. Remove the nut that secures the tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 104 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.
  8. Release the tie rod end from the knuckle.
  9. Remove the nut that secures the stabilizer bar link to the knuckle (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.
    Tip: Temporarily install a block of wood or other material on the other side of the upper control arm to prevent the upper control arm from swinging upwards.
  10. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the upper control arm ball joint to the knuckle (torque 60 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage component(s).
  11. Release the knuckle from the upper control arm.
  12. Remove the nut and discard the washer that secure the front axle nut.
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    Note
    The nut can be reused.
  13. Use a deadblow hammer to release the halfshaft from the hub.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage component(s).
  14. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the lower link 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.
  15. Release the lower links from the knuckle.
  16. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

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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CAUTION
Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is in the ride height position.
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Note
Clean the affected areas before installation.
  • Transfer the vehicle to a 4 post lift (refer to procedure).
  • Torque all suspension components while the vehicle is at ride height.
  • 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.