Steering Knuckle Replacement (GNB)

Steering Knuckle Replacement (GNB)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front suspension strut yoke. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Yoke Replacement Service and Repair.




3. Loosen the steering knuckle king pin bushing nuts (1) until they are even with the steering knuckle king pin bushing studs or two or three threads of each nut are exposed.

4. Use a hammer and brass punch to drive both of the steering knuckle king pin bushing studs partially inward to release the knurls from the steering knuckle king pin bushing.

5. Completely remove the steering knuckle king pin bushing nuts.

6. Disconnect the steering knuckle upper ball stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement.




7. Remove the steering knuckle (1) from the front suspension strut yoke.

Installation Procedure





Note: Ensure the steering knuckle upper ball stud is properly aligned in the steering knuckle.

1. Position the steering knuckle (1) in the front suspension strut yoke.

2. Connect the steering knuckle upper ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: The steering knuckle king pin bushing nuts should be tightened in small increments to ensure the steering knuckle king pin bushing bolts are drawn into the front suspension strut yoke correctly.

3. Tighten the steering knuckle king pin bushing nuts (1) in small, equal increments to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).

4. Install the front suspension strut yoke. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Yoke Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.