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Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control > < Control Arm Bushing|Service and Repair
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Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair

1.

Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire.

2.

Remove front hub and bearing as outlined under Wheel Bearing, Replace procedure.

3.

Using tool J-29330, separate ball joint from steering knuckle.

4.

Remove strut to steering knuckle attaching bolts, then disconnect strut from steering knuckle.

5.

Assemble strut to new steering knuckle and install attaching bolts finger tight.

6.

Insert ball joint stud into steering knuckle and torque stud nut to 55 ft. lbs.

7.

Torque strut to steering knuckle attaching bolts to 129 ft. lbs.

8.

Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.

Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control > < Control Arm Bushing|Service and Repair