Genuine Mazda B2200 Steering Knuckle

Mazda B2200 Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

• Knuckle
  UB39-33-031B
  Q: How to remove and install the Steering Knuckle on Mazda B2200?

  A:

  Removal and installation of parts in 2WD pickup models To change front components, start by supporting the front on jackstands, and then take off the wheels and brake calipers, then hang, without disconnecting the brake line, on wire. Then remove the brake rotor, the hub and the bearings then the tie rod-to-knuckle nut removing the tie rod end with the help of the Ball Joint separator. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, remove the cotter pin and nut on the lower ball joint and dislodge it and the knuckle by a ball joint separator. Do the same with the upper ball joint then pull out the knuckle and spindle assembly using the control arms and take away the knuckle arm as needed. Clean and check all parts, wear, and damaged, installing where necessary and clamping the knuckle in a vise, installing the knuckle arm, torque the bolts to 70-74 ft. lbs. and replace the tie rod to the knuckle arm and the rest of the parts, following the recommended torque values of each connection. In the case of MPV models, the rear wheel drive procedure is carried out by elevating the vehicle, dismantling the wheel assembly, and the brake caliper, and then unconnection of the tie-rod end and lower arm to disassemble the knuckle/spindle assembly. The knuckle/spindle assembly, strut mounting nut, lower arm ball joint, and tie-rod end must be installed to certain values and the brake assembly put back together. In four-wheel drive models, the process involves taking the same steps of lifting the vehicle, taking off the wheel assembly and unscrewing the various components to access the knuckle then thereafter, an elaborate process of fitting the ball joint and spindle with particular torque sequences. In the case of the Navajo rear wheel drive, lift the front, take off the wheel and tire combination and dismantle the caliper assembly keeping it out of the way. Take out the rotor and bearings, have the steering linkage and do so with a tie rod removal tool. Next remove lower ball joint and spindle assembly making sure to fill bearings with grease before replacing. The four wheel drive process is not different and the required steps are to remove hub locks, bearings, and install the seals and bearings, with care and with the required torque level of the specified value to make sure that the process works.