Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Left
Position: Front Driver Side
Replaced by: LX6Z-3K186-P
Fits the following Ford Models:
Bronco Sport | 2021-2023 | Badlands, Base, Big Bend, First Edition, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
Escape | 2001-2005 | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: What are the crucial steps to follow when servicing the steering knuckle on Ford Crown Victoria?
A: Quality service of the steering knuckle demands replacement of suspension fasteners with new parts matching identical part numbers or equivalent standards because low-quality replacements result in major service complications. Reassembly success depends on following all specified torque values to maintain proper retaining force. The maintenance process requires disabling electrical power to the air suspension system to avoid unexpected air spring operation which could shift the vehicle during the work. The driver must activate fire suppression system depowering procedures before beginning work. Set the vehicle to NEUTRAL while on a hoist. The first step should involve taking out both wheel bearing and wheel hub. The holding feature should be utilized to stop stud rotation when removing the tie-rod nut and therefore achieving 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) torque upon installation. Support the suspension arms with a jack stand until the stabilizer bar links experience no tension before removing the upper nut while discarding it to tighten the new one to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) at installation. To install the new stabilizer bar links you must first remove the lower link nut and link while discarding the nut and tightening the new one to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.). First detach the wiring harness retainer from the steering knuckle before removing the upper ball joint nut and replacing it with a new nut that you should tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.). Proceed with the same nut-tightening method for the lower ball joint before taking off the wheel knuckle. The installation process ends by enforcing the reverse uninstall procedures while performing front end alignment checks followed by required adjustments. A fire suppression system on the vehicle needs to be repowered only after completion of all procedures.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Steering Knuckle on Ford Expedition?
A: Service and repair the rear wheel knuckle only after turning off the air suspension switch which controls electricity in the air suspension system located in the LH rear quarter trim panel to avoid unexpected air spring inflation or deflation while hoisting or jacking or towing. The service begins by removing the wheel bearing followed by the sequence of removing springs then adjuster and parking brake shoes. First depress all the tabs to disconnect the parking brake cable from the wheel knuckle before removing a nut and detaching the toe link from the wheel knuckle while discarding this nut. Begin by removing both the nut and bolt before discarding the nut because next you should remove the bolt with its attached flag nut and wheel knuckle but discarding the flag nut. A suitable press with adapters should be used when you need to remove the upper ball joint. The installation process should start with the reverse order of disassembly while checking the rear alignment so you can make any required adjustments.
Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Thunderbird?
A: The steering knuckle service and repair process requires a vehicle located on a hoist in NEUTRAL gear position. Start the procedure by detaching the shock absorber and spring assembly whenever the upper arm requires removal. The hex holding feature will stop the stud from rotating when removing the nut from ball joints and stabilizer bar links. Service procedures must be followed according to illustration and table indications which specify the wheel bearing, hub, knuckle, upper arm, and lower arm component removal sequence. When handling the brake caliper along with pads and anchor plate ensure the caliper remains above the hose to prevent any possible damage. You must take the lower arm-to-frame bolt accessible by removing screws and pushpins and shield and then remove the attached nuts and bolts while setting the steering gear aside for the lower arm bolt removal. During lower arm installation it is necessary to check the front end assembly for alignment then wait for the weight of the vehicle to rest on its wheel and tire assemblies before tightening the frame-to-lower arm nuts. It is important to check and align the upper arm before finally tightening the upper arm-to-body nuts at the end of installation. Lightly lubricate the bearing/knuckle mating surfaces of the wheel bearing and hub assembly just before assembly.