The Steering Knuckle replacement process starts by supporting the vehicle while it is raised with proper tools and by removing the tire along with the wheel. If your vehicle has rtd link rod sensor connectivity disconnect it along with unloading
Torsion Bars before continuing. As a first step disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle then remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt from the Steering Knuckle and remove the Wheel Hub assembly with its bearing. Use the
Ball Joint separating tool (J43631) to disconnect both upper
Control Arm retaining nuts. Afterward, use the same tool (J43631) to separate the upper Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle and then do the same with the lower Control Arm retaining nut and lower Ball Joint. Proper cleanup of grease and contaminants from the upper Ball Joint along with the lower Ball Joint and Tie Rod End tapered sections and threads must occur. Additionally the Steering Knuckle's taper holes and mounting surfaces need inspection for damage. Use a new Steering Knuckle to begin before installing both the lower Ball Joint and its retaining nut to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) torque. Next step is to attach the upper Ball Joint followed by the retaining nut which requires 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) torque. First fix the brake hose and bracket retaining bolt with 9 nm (80 inch lbs.) torque settings before connecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Then install the Wheel Hub and bearing assembly, reattach an rtd link rod to its sensor if present before installing the tire and wheel. Finish by loading the torsion bars, performing vehicle alignment, and lowering the vehicle.