2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 02 - Front Suspension

KNUCKLE, Steering

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

Special Tools: Click to display a list of tools used in this procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

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  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

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  3. Remove the outer tie rod end nut.

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  4. Separate the tie rod (3) from the knuckle (1) using special tool 9360 separator (2).

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  5. Remove the drag link nut. Right side only.


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  6. Separate the drag link (3) from the knuckle (1) using special tool 9360 separator (2) Right side only.


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  7. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter bolts (3). support the disc brake caliper (4) do not let it hang by the brake hose.


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  8. Remove the disc brake rotor (3).

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  9. Remove axle shaft nut (if equipped).

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  10. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (2).

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  11. Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) through the hole in the brake shield (2).

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  12. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut (4).

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  13. Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.

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  14. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using special tool C-4150A puller (3).

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  15. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle (1) using special tool 9360 separator (2).

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  16. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle and transfer the hub/bearing with brake shield if needed.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Install the knuckle to the ball joint studs.

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  2. Install the upper ball joint nut and cotter pin. Tighten to 95 N·m (70 ft.lbs)

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  3. Install the lower ball joint nut and cotter pin. Tighten to 95 N·m (70 ft.lbs)

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  4. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) through the hole in the brake shield (2).

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  5. Install the axle shaft nut (if equipped). Tighten to 136 N·m (100 ft.lbs).

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  6. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) in the hub/bearing and tighten the bolt (2) to 4-6 N·m (34-50 in. lbs.).

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  7. Install the disc brake rotor (3).

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  8. Install the disc brake caliper (4) and tighten the caliper adaptor mounting bolts (3) to 163 N·m (120 ft.lbs)

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  9. Install the drag link to the knuckle and install the mounting nut. Tighten to 74 N·m (55 ft-lbs). Right side only.

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  10. Install the drag link to the knuckle and install the mounting nut. Tighten to 74 N·m (55 ft-lbs).

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  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

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  12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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