A Steering Knuckle replacement starts by raising and supporting the vehicle while removing the tire and wheel assembly. Start by disconnecting the real time damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor if your vehicle has it along with a Wheel Hub and bearing removal. A proper jack should be used to support the lower
Control Arm before disconnecting the outer tie rod from the knuckle. The
Ball Joint separating tool (J 43631) allows you to disconnect the upper Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle when you first remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt followed by the retaining nut. Perform this same procedure on the lower Ball Joint. Clean all grease and debris from each joint's threaded components and tapered section before inspecting the knuckle's mounting surfaces and taper holes for damage. Screw the new Steering Knuckle into place before connecting the lower Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle. Use a torque wrench to tighten the retaining nut to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). After installing the upper Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle, tighten its retaining nut to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Secure the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to the knuckle by turning it to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.) continue by connecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle. Install the Wheel Hub and bearing after which reconnect the rtd link rod to the sensor and install the tire followed by wheel and finally remove safety stands and lower the vehicle.