OEM 2006 Lincoln LS Steering Knuckle

2006 Lincoln LS Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on 2006 Lincoln LS?

  A: Beginning the steering knuckle service or repair process requires wheel bearing and hub removal at first. The hex-holding feature enables you to prevent the stud from rotating during tie-rod end nut removal before disconnecting the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle. Once installed tighten the new nut to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.) torque specification. The knuckle should rest upon a suitable jack stand during the lower control arm disconnect process to prevent damage to both control arms. You should make use of the hex-holding feature to protect the stud from turning when you remove the lower ball joint nut before disconnecting the lower arm from the knuckle and torquing the new nut to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.) during assembly. Follow the same procedure for the upper ball joint beginning with nut removal and discarding then removing the knuckle before tightening the new nut to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.). When connecting the knuckle to its upper control arm maintain a stable support underneath to guarded against damage. Each of the upper ball joint nut and lower ball joint nut and tie-rod end nut performs torque prevailing function so you must install new nuts during installation. Reconnect the upper and lower control arms to the knuckle while ensuring that the tapered washer is installed on the ball joints prior to installation. The removal process should be reversed to complete installation.