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Steering Knuckle Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Steering Knuckle
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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  3. Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Remove the nuts and bolts from the strut to the knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  5. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
1 Steering Knuckle
Procedure: 
Verify the front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .