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Knuckle Replacement

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  1. Remove the hub bearing unit.
  2. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B). Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor & Knuckle With Torque Specifications
    G05962705Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the new nut, and bend its end as shown below.
    Fig 2: Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05962706Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the new castle nut.
    Fig 3: Lock Pin & Lower Arm Ball Joint With Torque Specifications
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  6. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
    • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
  7. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the flange nuts (B) from the damper, then remove the knuckle (C).
    NOTE: Use new damper pinch bolts and new self-locking nuts during reassembly.
    Fig 4: Damper Pinch Bolts & Flange Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G05962708Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque. Do not place the jack against the ball joint of the lower arm.
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
    • Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, and the threaded section and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
    • Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
  9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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