F 150 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel Knuckle
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may
result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do
not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used during reassembly to make sure correct
retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Do not strike the ball studs to separate them from the wheel knuckle or damage to the ball studs can occur. Lightly tap the
wheel spindle to loosen the ball studs.
NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud (outer tie-rod end, lower ball joint and upper ball joint) from turning while removing or installing
the nuts.
NOTE: The upper ball joint, the lower ball joint and the outer tie-rod end ball studs do not require special tools to separate from the wheel spindle.
1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.