To service and repair the Steering Knuckle, initially lift the vehicle and put suitable safety stands under the
Control Arms. Unbias the tire and wheel assembly, then disconnect the
Tie Rod from the steering knuckles, making sure that you support the caliper with a piece of wire or other material to avoid damaging the
Brake Line. Next times you remove the front brake caliper, and remove the hub/rotor, and then remove the Steering Knuckle seal without causing any damage. Remove the 3 nuts that hold the splash shield to the knuckle and use the
Ball Joint separator (J23742) tool to remove the Ball Joint upper and lower studs from the Steering Knuckle. Following that, you need to pluck out your
Wheel Speed Sensor from the Steering Knuckle and thereafter, take out your steerable knuckle. Clean the Steering Knuckle and check the hole with a taper. If it is out of round, deformed, or damaged, replace the knuckle. For installation, it is first necessary to install the Wheel Speed Sensor into the Steering Knuckle followed by installing the upper and lower Ball Joint. Replace Steering Knuckle seal and the splash shield, by tightening the bolts and nuts up to 24 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Next, install the Tie Rod end into the knuckle and tighten the retaining nut. Install the hub/rotor and readjust the
Wheel Bearings. After that, install the front brake caliper, and proceed with the tire and wheel assembly. Lastly, take off safety stands, lower the vehicle and make sure you regularly test front wheel alignment.