Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Steering Knuckle - Removal







REMOVAL









1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear disc brake caliper bolts (1).
4. Remove the rear disc brake caliper. Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.




5. Remove the disc brake rotor (1). Brake Rotor - Removal.




6. Remove the parking brake shoe assembly. Removal.




7. Remove the parking brake cable (2). Parking Brake Cable - Removal.




8. Remove the rear Wheel Speed Sensor bolt (1).
9. Remove the rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) from the knuckle.




10. Remove the rear axle halfshaft nut (1) from the rear hub assembly.




11. Remove the rear disc brake dust shield by removing the hex bolts (1) from the rear hub assembly.




12. Remove the camber strut, nuts and bolts (1-2). Removal.




13. Remove the trailing link, nuts and bolts (1-2). Removal.




14. Remove the lateral link, nuts and bolts (1-2). Removal.




15. Remove the track bar. Removal.
16. Remove the lower control arm. Rear Lower Control Arm - Removal.




17. Remove the knuckle (1) from the vehicle.




18. Inspect the bearing assembly (5) for any wear or damage, replace if necessary. Rear Hub / Bearing - Removal.