Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
17. Place Remover, Special Tool C-4150A, over ball joint stud and nut as shown (Fig. 11). Release ball joint stud from steering knuckle by tightening
tool screw-drive. To ease Remover installation and use, it may help to rotate knuckle around so inside of knuckle faces outward.
18. Remove tool and nut from top of ball joint stud.
19. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
20. If hub and bearing needs to be transferred, remove four bolts attaching hub and bearing to knuckle, then remove hub and bearing.
INSPECTION
Inspect the knuckle for the following:
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Cracks or breaks
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Dents or damage
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Stress marks indicating a bend
The front suspension knuckle is not a repairable component of the vehicles front suspension. If bent, broken or damaged in any way, do not attempt to
straighten or repair the steering knuckle. It must be replaced.
If inspection leads to the hub and bearing, Refer to Wheel Bearing - Testing and Inspection.
INSTALLATION
1. If hub and bearing needs to be installed in knuckle, place hub and bearing squarely into center hole of knuckle with wheel speed sensor positioned
toward trailing end of knuckle. Align threaded mounting holes of hub and bearing with mounting holes in steering knuckle, then install four
mounting bolts. Progressively tighten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern. Tighten mounting bolts to 65 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Before installing knuckle on ball joint stud, wipe ball joint stud and knuckle contact area free of any grease or debris, otherwise
damage to knuckle can occur. Use a clean shop cloth with Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner applied to it for proper cleaning. Do not spray stud directly.
2. Place knuckle on ball joint stud.