Ford XL3Z-3K186-AA
Knuckle, Front Driver Side

You must begin servicing or repairing the steering knuckle by removing wheel hubs combined with initial adjustment marks on both torsion bars and torsion bar crossmember supports followed by length measurement and recording. Start by using the Torsion Bar Tool along with the Torsion Bar Tool Adapters in the B slots to relieve torsion bar tension. After tightening the tool until the adjuster nut becomes free the tool can be removed together with the adjuster nut. Start by securely moving the anti-lock sensor wire by unbolt its anchor point. The first step is to discard the cotter pin to access the tie rod end castle nut followed by using a Pitman Arm Puller to disassemble the tie rod end from the front wheel knuckle. Perform the sequence starting with front suspension lower arm removal of its shock absorber lower bolt and nut followed by upper ball joint castle nut stripping which necessitates a Pitman Arm Puller to detach the front wheel knuckle from front suspension upper arm. To remove the front suspension lower arm from the front wheel knuckle you must first discard the cotter pin from the lower ball joint castle nut before using the Pitman Arm Puller. The front wheel driveshaft and joint must receive wire support to keep them safe while the front wheel knuckle is being uninstalled. Position the front wheel knuckle and secure it by installing the front suspension arm lower ball joint castle nut while using a new cotter pin for attachment. First establish the upper ball joint castle nut then proceed to install the front shock absorber lower bolt combined with its nut to the front suspension lower arm. First install the tie rod end castle nut with a new cotter pin while positioning it correctly afterward position the anti-lock sensor wire before securing it with the bracket bolt. To properly load the torsion bar operate the adjuster nut until reference marks match before installing the tool with the adapters and tightening it sufficiently to load the bar then add the adjuster components before you remove the tool. After installation of the wheel hub finish height adjustment procedures.