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Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement (GNB)

Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Replacement (GNB)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61, J62) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .

4. Undo the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (GNB) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Petrol) .

5. Remove the front wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNB) .

6. Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .


1

Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Nut

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure

1. Install NEW nut.

2. After Installation check the front alignment and tighten the torque.


Tighten

70 Nm (52 lb ft) + 45 degrees + 15 degrees

2

Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Washer

3

Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Bolt

Procedure

Install NEW bolt.

4

Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Fastener (Qty: 2)


Procedure

1. Install NEW fasteners.

2. After Installation check the front alignment and tighten the torque.


Tighten

115 Nm (85 lb ft) + 45 degrees + 15 degrees

5

Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud Nut

Note

Use CH-49375 wrench to tighten the upper ball stud nut.


Tighten

45 Nm (33 lb ft) + 30 degrees + 15 degrees

Special Tools

CH-49375 Wrench

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools .

6

Steering Knuckle Upper Ball Stud


Procedure

1. Separate the steering knuckle upper ball stud from the strut yoke.

2. Use the CH-50094 ball joint remover and DT-161-B puller to remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

3. After installation, check the front alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .



Special Tools

• CH-50094 Ball Joint Remover

• DT-161-B Puller


For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools .