Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, Halfshaft TKIT-1997-LM2 TKIT-1997-F/FM2 TKIT-1997-FLM2 |
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205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub |
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Tie Rod End Remover |
Removal
NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.
NOTICE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the tie rod end boot may occur.
NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while removing the tie rod end nut.
Remove and discard the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle. Remove the halfshaft.NOTICE: Do not use a prying device to open the slot in the knuckle to separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle assembly. Damage to the knuckle assembly may occur.
NOTICE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.
NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the lower arm outboard nut. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.NOTICE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 degrees and the outer joint more than 45 degrees. Damage to the shaft will occur.
Using the special tool, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position.Installation
NOTE: Do not install the halfshaft any deeper than the centerline of the bearing with the centerline of the bracket. Over-installation of the halfshaft and pulling the halfshaft back out to align the bearing in the bracket could damage the intermediate shaft seal.
NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the lower arm outboard nut. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.NOTICE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the tie rod end boot may occur.
NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while installing the tie rod end nut.
Attach the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the new tie rod end nut.NOTICE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTICE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
While an assistant applies the brake, install the new wheel hub nut.Locating the Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.