Frontier XE King Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (2000)
b. Separate knuckle spindle from upper and lower ball joint studs with Tool.
During above operation, never remove ball joint nuts which are loosened in step (a) above.
Tool:
2WD ST29020001 (J24319-01)
4WD HT72520000 (J25730-B)
c. Remove ball joint tightening nuts.
Support lower link with jack.
d. Remove knuckle spindle from upper and lower links.
INSPECTION
Knuckle spindle
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Check knuckle spindle for deformation, cracks and other damage by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.
Bearing spacer - 2WD -
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Check bearing spacer for damage.
Needle bearing - 4WD -
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Check needle bearing for wear, scratches, pitting, flaking and burn marks.
INSTALLATION
1. Install needle bearing into knuckle spindle. - 4WD -
Make sure that needle bearing is facing in the proper direction. Apply multi-purpose grease.
2. Install knuckle spindle to upper and lower ball joints with lower link jacked up.
CAUTION: Make sure that oil and grease do not come into contact with tapered areas of ball joint, knuckle spindle and threads of ball joint.
3. Connect tie-rod to knuckle spindle.
4. After installing knuckle spindle, adjust wheel bearing preload.