| Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | | Lever, Wheel Knuckle 204-159 (14-039) | | | Installer, Halfshaft 204-161 (14-041) | | | Separator, Ball Joint 211-020 (13-006) | General Equipment Removal All vehicles | | -
Loosen the wheel hub retaining nut. | | | -
Loosen the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining nuts by five turns. | | | -
Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:Make a note of the position of the brake hose, to aid installation. Detach the brake hose from the brake hose support bracket. - Remove the retaining clip.
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CAUTION:Suspend the brake caliper and anchor plate to prevent load being placed on the brake hose. Detach the brake caliper and anchor plate from the wheel knuckle. | | | -
Remove the brake disc. - Remove and discard the retaining washer (if equipped).
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Detach the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle. | All vehicles | | -
CAUTION:Leave the tie-rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud. NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint stud from rotating. Loosen the tie-rod end retaining nut. | | | -
CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage. Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle. - Release the tie-rod end.
- Remove and discard the tie rod end retaining nut.
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CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage. Detach the lower arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle. | | | -
Remove and discard the wheel hub retaining nut. | | | -
Remove the wheel knuckle to suspension strut pinch bolt. | | | -
NOTE:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees. Using a suitable three leg puller, detach the wheel hub from the halfshaft. | | | -
Using the special tool, remove the wheel knuckle. | Installation All vehicles | | -
Install the wheel knuckle. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure the halfshaft is completely installed into the wheel hub. Using the special tool, attach the wheel hub to the halfshaft. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure the heat shield is installed to prevent damage to the ball joint. Install the heat shield. | | | -
CAUTION:The lower arm pinch bolt must be installed from the rear of the wheel knuckle. Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel knuckle. | | | -
WARNING:Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint stud from rotating. Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle. | Vehicles with anti-lock brakes | | -
Attach the wheel speed sensor to the wheel knuckle. | All vehicles | | -
CAUTION:Do not twist the brake hose when attaching the brake caliper to prevent damage to the brake hose. Attach the brake caliper and anchor plate to the wheel knuckle. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure the brake hose is correctly located in the brake hose support bracket to prevent damage to the brake hose. CAUTION:Make sure the brake hose retaining clip is located on the underside of the brake hose support bracket to prevent damage to the brake hose. Attach the brake hose to the brake hose support bracket. | | | -
WARNING:Install a new wheel hub retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. With the aid of another technician, apply the brakes and pre-load the wheel bearing by installing the wheel hub retaining nut. | | | -
Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Tighten the wheel hub retaining nut. | | | -
Tighten the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining nuts. | | | -
Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications).
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