SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
43.
Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle if necessary.
44.
Check the wheel alignment.
45.
Lower the vehicle.
Front Lower Control Arm and Knuckle Replacement - CTS Models
This procedure should only be performed if the results in the INSPECTION procedure indicate that replacement of these parts are required.
See the appropriate Service Manual sections for additional information, illustrations, and required tool usage.
1.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist and support.
2.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3.
Remove the bolts attaching the brake caliper bracket to the knuckle and remove the caliper/bracket assembly. Support the caliper/bracket assembly
as necessary.
4.
Mark the position of the brake rotor on the bearing hub assembly.
5.
Remove the bolt attaching the rotor the bearing hub and remove the rotor.
6.
Remove the outer tie rod end nut.
7.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle.
8.
Remove the three bolts attaching the bearing hub to the knuckle.
9.
Remove the bearing hub from the knuckle and disconnect the electrical connector from the backing plate. Route the electrical connector and
harness through the knuckle.
10.
Remove the bolts attaching the shock absorber to the lower control arm.
11.
Remove the stabilizer link nut and disconnect the link from the lower control arm.
12.
Place a support under the lower control arm.
13.
Remove the nut attaching the lower ball joint stud to the knuckle.
14.
Separate the lower control arm ball stud from the knuckle and carefully lower the lower control arm.
15.
Remove the nut attaching the upper ball joint stud to the knuckle.
16.
Separate the upper ball joint stud from the knuckle and remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
17.
Remove the three ABS harness clips from the lower control arm.
18.
Remove the nuts and bolts that attach the lower control arm to the frame.
19.
Install the NEW lower control arm to the frame and install the bolts and nuts. DO NOT tighten the nuts at this time.
20.
Install the three ABS harness clips to the new lower control arms.
21.
Install the ball joint stud on the NEW lower control arm to the NEW knuckle and install the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft), and then an additional 210 degrees.
22.
Carefully raise the support under the lower control arm, install the ball joint stud on the upper control arm to the NEW knuckle, and install the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft), and then an additional 210 degrees.
