Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the wheel bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .



3. Remove the outer tie rod to knuckle nut.



4. Using the SA91100C , separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.




Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

5. Remove the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
6. Lower the lower control arm to separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle. If necessary, use the J 43631 .



7. Remove the strut to steering knuckle nuts and bolts.
8. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Position the steering knuckle onto the lower control arm ball stud, while guiding the axle through the knuckle.



2. Install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).





Important: The torque sequence must be followed in the order that is listed.

3. Install the lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten

1. First Pass: Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) .
2. Reverse nut 3/4 turn
3. Second Pass: Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.



4. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

5. Install the wheel bearing, brake rotor, brake caliper and front wheels. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Road test the vehicle in order to verify alignment. If a lead or pull is present refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .