Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
KNUCKLE
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle.
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Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector. Do not remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly for this procedure.
2. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool.
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from coming off.
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
3. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Coil Spring And Strut.
4. Support lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.