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NOTE: Do not strike the knuckle with a hammer to remove the tie rod end or the ball joint. Damage to the 6. Pull down on the steering knuckle to separate the halfshaft from the hub/bearing. 4X4 only 7. Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts (3) from the steering knuckle (4). 8. Slide the hub/bearing (1) out of the steering knuckle (4). 9. Remove the brake dust shield (5). INSTALLATION 1. Install the brake dust shield (5). 2. Install the hub/bearing (1) into the steering knuckle (4) and tighten the bolts (3) to 163 N·m (120 ft. 3. Install the brake rotor and caliper (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION). 4. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor (4) if equipped (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INSTALLATION). 5. Install the halfshaft nut and tighten to 251 N·m (185 ft. lbs.) 4X4 only. 6. Install the wheel and tire assembly (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE). 7. Remove the support and lower vehicle. KNUCKLE DESCRIPTION The knuckle is a single casting with legs machined for the upper and lower ball joints. The knuckle also has 2 - 16 FRONT ND |