Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and suitably 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 wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
6. Remove the bolt retaining the ABS harness bracket to the steering knuckle.



7. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.



8. Remove the bolts connecting the strut to the knuckle.
9. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.



2. Install the bolts which connect the strut to the knuckle. Hand tighten only.
3. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Attach the ABS bracket to the steering knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the ABS bracket bolt to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

5. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
6. Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Measure and adjust the front alignment. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment .