16/09/2022 09:05:18
Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 31010102
Removal
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Remove the center cap from the front LH wheel and loosen the axle nut (torque 245 Nm).
- Remove the front dust shield (refer to procedure).
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Release the wheel speed sensor harness from the bracket on the knuckle and bracket on the body of the vehicle.
NoteThe following image shows the rotor still installed.
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Release the fir tree clip that secures the wheel speed sensor harness to the knuckle.
NoteThe following image shows the rotor still installed.
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Remove the bolt that secures the wheel speed sensor to the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
NoteThe following image shows the rotor still installed.
- Carefully wrap the wheel speed sensor in non-conductive protective material to prevent damage. Move the wheel speed sensor out of the working area.
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Remove the nut that secures the tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 104 Nm).
CAUTIONTo prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.
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Release the tie rod end from the knuckle.
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Remove the nut that secures the stabilizer bar link to the knuckle (torque 70 Nm).
CAUTIONTo 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.
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Remove the bolt and nut that secure the upper control arm ball joint to the knuckle (torque 60 Nm).
CAUTIONTake care not to damage component(s).
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Release the knuckle from the upper control arm.
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Remove the nut and discard the
washer that secure the front axle nut.
NoteThe nut can be reused.
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Use a deadblow hammer to release the halfshaft from the hub.
CAUTIONTake care not to damage component(s).
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Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the lower link ball joints to the knuckle (torque 195 Nm).
CAUTIONTo prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.
- Release the lower links from the knuckle.
- Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
CAUTION
Replace all nylon-insert
locknuts.
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.
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.