Dodge Journey: Description, Diagnosis and Testing
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 38: Front Hub And Bearing Mounting
The knuckle (3) is a single casting with legs machined for attachment to the front strut assembly on the top and steering linkage on the trailing end. A ball joint is located on the bottom of the knuckle which attaches to the lower control arm. The knuckle also has two machined, drilled legs on the leading end casting to support and align the front disc brake caliper adapter.
The knuckle supports the hub and bearing (1). A shield (not shown in illustration) is fastened to the knuckle.
Diagnosis and Testing
KNUCKLE
The front suspension knuckle is not a repairable component of the front suspension. It must be replaced if found to be damaged in any way. If it is determined that the knuckle is bent when servicing the vehicle, no attempt is to be made to straighten the knuckle.
Inspect the lower ball joint per the inspection procedure in this Service Information . The lower ball joint can be replaced separately from the knuckle.
Removal
NOTE: Before proceeding, review all Warnings and Cautions.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 39: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel a ...
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Installation
Fig. 25: Ball Joint Installation
1. Install Installer (2), Special Tool 9964-1, and Installer (4), Special
Tool 9964-2 on Remover/Installer (5),
Special Tool 8441-1. Place a new ball joint (stem ...
Disassembly
NOTE: The strut assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be
disassembled
and assembled.
For the disassembly and assembly of the strut assembly, use strut spring
compressor, tea ...
Electrical
SWITCH, BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Description
The brake fluid level switch (2) is mounted through the center of the fluid
reservoir. The switch can be serviced
separately from the master cylinder fluid r ...
