For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
2. Disconnect the lower ball joint and separate the steering knuckle from the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
3. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
4. Remove the steering knuckle from the spring strut support tube.

• | Remove the 2 nuts.

• | Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the spring strut support tube.

• | Remove the steering knuckle.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Tightening to torque does not take place until camber has been adjusted.

1. Install the steering knuckle to the spring strut support tube.

• | Use the 2 new bolts.

• | Install the 2 new nuts.

2. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
3. Attach the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
4. Install the front wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
5. Adjust the camber. Refer to Front Camber Adjustment .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

6. Tighten the 2 screwed joint, spring strut support tube to the steering knuckle, in 3 stages.

Tighten

1. Tighten the 2 spring strut support tube to steering knuckle bolted connections to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
2. Tighten the 2 new spring strut support tube to steering knuckle screwed joint to 85 N·m (62 lb ft).
3. Tighten the 2 new spring strut support tube to steering knuckle screw connection an additional 75 degrees plus 15 degrees.