OEM 2001 Lincoln LS Steering Knuckle

2001 Lincoln LS Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on 2001 Lincoln LS?

  A: You should begin knuckle service and repair operations by removing both the wheel hub and bearing. Begin by easing the tie-rod end nut while employing the ball joint hex holding feature to stop the ball joint from rotating and finally disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle by removing the nut which should be discarded. Position a jack stand to hold up the knuckle weight since the upper control arm will remain undamaged during this operation. Moving downward from the ball joint of the lower control arm, use the hex holding feature to stop turning and disconnect the suspension lower arm from the knuckle by removing the nut. Discard this nut afterward. Secure the knuckle after both control arm installations by removing its nut before discarding it. A jack stand should support the weight of the knuckle before linking it to the upper control arm. Use a hex holding feature to torque down the replacement nuts applied to upper arm-to-knuckle and lower arm-to-knuckle and tie-rod-to-knuckle joints before achieving final tightening with a socket joined to a torque wrench. It is crucial to use a crow's foot wrench that operates with the hex holding feature if the lower ball joint stud rotates when tightening the vehicle. Induct the tapered washer onto the ball joints before coupling upper and lower control arms to the knuckle, then proceed with the removal sequence to finish installing all components.