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Front Suspension: Knuckle: Removal: Notes

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Disc Brake Caliper
GC0033641Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
CAUTION: When removing the steering knuckle the shock absorber must remain installed.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Remove the front disc brake caliper (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Disc Brake Rotor
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  4. Remove the front disc brake rotor (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - REMOVAL) .
  5. Remove the front wheel hub. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Dust Shield Hex Bolts
    GC0033639Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the disc brake dust shield by removing the three hex bolts (1).
    Fig 4: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor & Bolt
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  7. Remove the Wheel Speed Sensor by removing the bolt and pulling the sensor straight out of the steering knuckle.
    Fig 5: Locating Tie Rod Joint Stud Nut At Steering Knuckle
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    NOTE: Check the ball joint rubber boot for any wear or damage. Repair as necessary.
    NOTE: An allen wrench may be required to hold the ball joint stud while removing the nut.
    CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the special tool.
  8. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle by removing the nut from the tie rod joint stud. Using Special Tool C-3894-A Two Jaw Puller, slowly tighten the bolt until the tie rod end joint is pushed out of the steering knuckle.
    Fig 6: Locating Ball Joint Stud Nut At Steering Knuckle
    GC0033637Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: An allen wrench may be required to hold the ball joint stud while removing the nut.
  9. Remove the lower control arm supporting ball joint from the steering knuckle by removing the nut (1) from the ball joint stud.
    Fig 7: Pressing Ball Joint Out Of Steering Knuckle
    GC0033643Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the special tool.
  10. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller (2) slowly tighten the bolt until the ball joint (1) is pushed out of the steering knuckle.
    Fig 8: Locating Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut At Upper Control Arm
    GC0033638Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: An allen wrench may be required to hold the ball joint stud while removing the nut.
  11. Remove the steering knuckle upper control arm nut (1) from the upper ball joint stud.
    CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic tools to tighten the bolt on the special tool.
  12. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller slowly tighten the bolt until the upper ball joint is pushed out of the steering knuckle.
  13. Carefully remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
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