XL-7 4WD V6-3.6L (2008)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Special Tool
J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
NOTE:
Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the !ink nut.
4. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
5. Loosen the steering knuckle to strut bolts and nuts.
6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin.
7. Loosen the ball stud nut, until level with the top of the ball stud.
8. Using the J-42188-B, separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.