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Knuckle, Rear: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

    Refer to REMOVAL .

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  3. Detach the wheel speed sensor connector from the brake splash shield (1) and remove the wheel speed sensor bolt, then separate the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle (2).
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the parking brake shoes. Refer to SHOES, PARKING BRAKE, REMOVAL .
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  6. Remove the parking brake cable (1) from the knuckle.
  7. Position a suitable jack under the spring link. Raise the jack head to contact the spring link at the shock mount and secure in place.
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  8. Remove the compression link to knuckle bolt (1).
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  9. Remove the stabilizer link to knuckle bolt (1).
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  10. Remove the toe link to knuckle bolt (1).
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  11. Remove the camber link (1) and the tension link (2) to knuckle bolts.
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  12. Remove the spring link (1) bolt.
  13. Remove the knuckle.
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  14. Remove bolts (1) and separate the hub and bearing from the knuckle (2).
  15. Remove the brake splash shield.
  16. If necessary, remove the knuckle lower bushing as follows:
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    NOTE:

    It important to use (2), when tapping sleeve in knuckle to help keep (1), straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.

  17. Place (special tool #9361-2, Tap Guide) (2) against sleeve (3) in knuckle to keep (special tool #9361-1, Tap, Plug M16 X 2.0) (1) straight. Using Tap with an appropriate handle, cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back tap out, clean out burrs and lubricate Tap often during process. 
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    NOTE:

    Prior to using (special tool #9361A, Rear Knuckle Sleeve Remover/Installer Kit), lubricate bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

    NOTE:

    When installing thrust bearing on remover, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.

  18. Assemble (special tool #9361A, Rear Knuckle Sleeve Remover/Installer Kit) as shown in the illustration.
    • (1) (special tool #9361-3, Screw, Forcing)
    • (2) Nut
    • (3) Spherical Washer
    • (4) Thrust Bearing
    • (5) (special tool #9361-4, Cup, Bushing)
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  19. Thread (special tool #9361-3, Screw, Forcing) (1) into tapped knuckle sleeve.
  20. Tighten the nut down, matching Sleeve angled end with angled face of the knuckle.
  21. Continue to tighten nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from the knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve. 
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