Knuckle Replacement
Knuckle Replacement
Special Tools
* 7208 Drive Shaft Remover.
* KM-468 Hub Holding Tool.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear brake disc. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the KM-468 (1) to the wheel hub (2) with two inverted wheel nuts (3).
5. Support the KM-468 (1) outer end on a safety stand.
Note: The wheel drive shaft retaining nut (2) and washer (1) must be discarded after removal.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut (2) and washer (1).
* Discard the nut.
* Discard the washer.
Note: The wheel speed sensor cable must be secured to protect it from damage.
7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
8. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness mounting clips (2, 3 and 4).
Warning: The lower control arm must be supported with a suitable jack when removed. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to personal injury.
Note: Prevailing torque nuts must be discarded after removal.
9. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
Discard the nut.
10. Remove the I-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1).
Note: Mark the location of the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt and nut relative to the Y-Link for correct re-assembly.
Note: Prevailing torque nuts must be discarded after removal.
11. Remove the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
Discard the nut.
Note: Mark the location of the bolt and nut relative to the upper control arm for correct assembly.
Note: Do not remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
12. Loosen the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
Caution: Do not remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub by hammering on the outer end. This action may damage the wheel drive shaft end, wheel bearing, or constant velocity joint.
Caution: Secure the wheel drive shaft with wire to protect it from damage.
13. Install the 7208 (1) to the wheel hub (2).
14. Press the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub using the 7208 (1).
15. Remove the 7208 (1) from the wheel hub (2).
Warning: The hub and knuckle assembly must be supported while being removed. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to personal injury.
Note: Prevailing torque nuts must be discarded after removal.
16. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
Discard the nut.
17. Remove the wheel hub and knuckle assembly.
18. Disassemble the wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Rear Suspension).
Installation Procedure
1. Assemble the wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Rear Suspension).
Warning: The hub and knuckle assembly must be supported while being installed. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to personal injury.
2. Install the wheel hub and knuckle assembly to the upper control arm.
Note: The upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
3. Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).
Note: Lightly lubricate the wheel drive shaft outer splined end (3) with the recommended differential lubricant.
Note: Do not excessively push the wheel drive shaft (2) through the wheel hub (1).
4. Push the wheel drive shaft outer splined end (3) into the splined cavity (4) of the wheel hub (1).
5. Remove the wire used to support the wheel drive shaft.
Note: The lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
6. Install the lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).
7. Install the Y-Link (4) to the knuckle (2).
Note: The Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and NEW nut (3) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
8. Install the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and NEW nut (3).
Note: The I-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
9. Install the I-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1).
10. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
11. Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness mounting clips (2, 3 and 4).
Note: A NEW wheel drive shaft retaining nut and NEW washer must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.
12. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft retaining nut (2) and NEW washer (1).
13. Install the KM-468 (1) to the wheel hub (2) with two inverted wheel nuts (3) and tighten a first pass to150 Nm (111 lb ft).
14. Support the KM-468 (1) outer end on a safety stand.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
Note: DO NOT EXCEED THE SPECIFIED TIGHTENING VALUES. PREMATURE BEARING FAILURE MAY RESULT.
15. There are two methods of tightening the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.
* Preferred method.
Tighten the nut on first pass to 150 Nm(111 lb ft).
Loosen the nut on second pass by 180 Degrees.
Tighten the nut on third pass to 425 Nm(313 lb ft).
Crimp nut.
* Alternate Method
Tighten the nut on first pass to 150 Nm(111 lb ft).
Loosen the nut on second pass by 180 Degrees.
Tighten the nut on the third pass to 50 Nm(37lb ft)
Tighten the nut on the forth pass by 45 Degrees
Crimp nut.
16. Install the rear brake disc. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
18. Remove the safety stands.
19. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
20. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
Note: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface and on all four wheels before fully tightening the nuts and bolts.
Note: Align the bolt to the mark made prior to removal.
21. Install the upper control arm using the knuckle retaining bolt (2) and the NEW nut (1) and tighten a first pass to 60 Nm(44 lb ft).
Tighten the bolt and nut a final pass to 90 Degrees.
22. Install the lower control arm to the knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1) and tighten a first pass to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
Tighten the nut in a final pass 120 Degrees.
Note: Align the mark from bolt to Y-Link made prior to removal.
23. Install the Y-Link using the knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1) and tighten a first pass to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
Tighten the bolt and nut in a second pass 120 Degrees.
24. Install the I-Link using the knuckle retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).
25. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Specifications).