How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Escort?

A proper start for steering knuckle service and repair requires removal of the front disc brake rotor. The service technician should take out the retainer by carefully raising its staked portion on the front axle wheel hub hub. To detach the tie rod end from the front wheel knuckle begin by taking out the tie rod end nut then the cotter pin followed by using a Tie Rod End Separator. The front anti-lock brake sensor needs to be removed and the vehicle requires the anti-lock brake wire bracket bolt removal first and then the bracket removal before taking out the bolts securing the front anti-lock brake sensor. The front anti-lock brake sensor should be set aside. You should remove the front wheel knuckle by taking off the nut and pinch bolt before separating the ball joint on the front suspension lower arm. The strut and spring assembly bolts and nuts on the front wheel knuckle need removal and the knuckle can be detached by separating the strut and spring assembly from the front wheel knuckle. When replacing old fasteners it becomes important to use brand new parts for every instance of unfastening and removal. The ball joint nut and pinch bolt threads require application of Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B or an equivalent which meets Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6. The installation process will be finished by performing the opposite steps from removal.

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Ford Escort Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: F7CZ-3K186-BG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel
- Manufacturer Note: L.H., with ABS
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Ford Escort | Base, LX, SE, Sport, ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escort Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: F7CZ-3K186-AG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel
- Manufacturer Note: L.H., without ABS
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Ford Escort | Base, LX, SE, Sport, ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escort Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: F7CZ-3K185-BG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel
- Manufacturer Note: R.H., With ABS
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Ford Escort | Base, LX, SE, Sport, ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escort Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: F7CZ-3K185-AG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel
- Manufacturer Note: R.H., without ABS
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Ford Escort | Base, LX, SE, Sport, ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escort Steering Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: E3FZ3K186A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Knuckle
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1990 Ford Escort | Base, GL, GT, GT Turbo, L, LX, LX Sport, Pony | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL

Ford Escort Steering Knuckle

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The Ford Escort Steering Knuckle is one of the most important car parts that reflect the ideas of reliability and high performance in frame of the Ford Escort model that was in production from 1981 to 2003. Steering Knuckle is located between the suspension and steering systems and allows the vertical and horizontal movement of the wheels thus providing a good handling of the vehicle irrespective of the road types. There were many variants of Ford Escort providing the customer with almost all-wheel type options, RWD and FWD/All-wheel/4-wheel-drive included different Steering Knuckle designs for better efficiency and safety. This feature changed from kingpins to modern ball joints to enhance control and stability of the car and sets ford escort steering knuckle apart in the automotive market. Other than this, constant consultation with the Steering Knuckle needs to be carried out especially when the other suspension assembly parts have been substituted to ensure that the Ford escort performance is not compromised. The Escort model is one of the popular cars in the U.S. market, and its tutte builds credit based on the solid engineering by offering the reliable Steering Knuckle to achieving its maneuverable performance. The Ford Escort Steering Knuckle seamlessly fits in a spectrum of Ford Escort models, while improving on the control handling and reducing on the insecurity in the car. Throughout the years of Ford Escort's models change, the Evolution of the Steering Knuckle was an important part of the overall improvement that put together the car's efficiency as a passenger vehicle and formed its lasting place in car history.

Ford Escort Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

Knuckle, Front Driver Side
F7CZ-3K186-AG
Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Escort?
A:
A proper start for steering knuckle service and repair requires removal of the front disc brake rotor. The service technician should take out the retainer by carefully raising its staked portion on the front axle wheel hub hub. To detach the Tie Rod End from the front wheel knuckle begin by taking out the tie rod end nut then the cotter pin followed by using a Tie Rod End Separator. The front anti-lock brake sensor needs to be removed and the vehicle requires the anti-lock brake wire bracket bolt removal first and then the bracket removal before taking out the bolts securing the front anti-lock brake sensor. The front anti-lock brake sensor should be set aside. You should remove the front wheel knuckle by taking off the nut and pinch bolt before separating the Ball Joint on the front suspension lower arm. The strut and spring assembly bolts and nuts on the front wheel knuckle need removal and the knuckle can be detached by separating the strut and spring assembly from the front wheel knuckle. When replacing old fasteners it becomes important to use brand new parts for every instance of unfastening and removal. The ball joint nut and pinch bolt threads require application of Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B or an equivalent which meets Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6. The installation process will be finished by performing the opposite steps from removal.