F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel Knuckle
Material
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major
service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud (tie-rod end, lower ball joint and upper ball joint) from turning while removing or installing
the nuts.
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 knuckle
to loosen the ball studs.
NOTE: The upper ball Joint, the lower ball joint and the tie-rod end ball studs do not require special tools to separate from the wheel knuckle.
1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
2. If equipped, remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
3. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut and detach the tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
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To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the lower ball Joint nut and detach the lower ball Joint from the wheel spindle.
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To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut, then detach the upper ball joint from the wheel spindle and remove the wheel spindle.
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If necessary, remove the brake shield.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
