Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
- Remove ball joint cotter pin (1) and nut (2).
- Use the J 43828 in order to remove the ball Joint from the steering knuckle.
- Scribe the steering knuckle to the strut. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing .
- Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to separate the strut from the steering knuckle (2).
- Remove the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the steering knuckle on the ball joint stud.
- Install the ball joint nut.
- Install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts aligning the strut and knuckle to the scribe performed in the removal procedure.
- Install the wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
- Install the wheel and tire.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint nut (2) to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
Then tighten the nut two flats to a minimum of 55 N·m (41 lb ft)
in order to align the cotter pin slot.
Tighten
Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 185 N·m (136 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).
