To replace the Steering Knuckle on rear-wheel drive vehicle, the following tools are needed: steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B),
Ball Joint remover (J 43631) and Ball Joint separator protector adaptors (J 45851). Start by lifting and supporting the vehicle; then take out the tire and wheel, the
Wheel Hub and bearing. Then, remove the outer tie rod to Steering Knuckle retaining nut and disconnect outer tie rod from Steering Knuckle using the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B). Unscrew the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the Steering Knuckle and suspend the lower
Control Arm with a suitable jack. Loosen and remove the upper Ball Joint retaining nut and the upper Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle using Ball Joint remover (J43631) and Ball Joint separator protector adapters (J45851). Inspect the lower Ball Joint as well by dismantling it, but this time by removing its retaining nut and disconnecting it from Steering Knuckle with the same tools. Remove the Steering Knuckle and clean the tapered areas and threads of the top and bottom Ball Joint and the tie rod end and examine the taper holes and mounting areas of the Steering Knuckle for damage. Install the new Steering Knuckle, lower Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle retaining nut and tighten it to 100 n.m (74 lb ft), then, upper Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle retaining nut, tighten it to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Replace the brake hose bracket retaining bolt and tighten it to 10 n.m (88 lb in) and join the outer tie rod with the Steering Knuckle and install the outer tie rod with Steering Knuckle retaining nut with a tightening torque as of 63 n.m (47 lb ft). Lastly, take off the safety stand, and replace the Wheel Hub and bearing, and put the tire back onto the wheel, as well as lower the vehicle.