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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Removal
Two unique brake lamp switches are used in this vehicle, depending upon
whether the vehicle was built during
early or late production. These switches are not interchangeable. Both switches
are il ...
Seal, crankshaft oil, rear
Removal
Fig. 214: REAR MAIN SEAL-INSTALLED
The crankshaft rear oil seal is incorporated in the seal adapter
(2) and can not be removed from the adapter. The
crankshaft rear oil seal/seal adapte ...
Standard procedure
ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION
Fig. 4: PROPER TOOL USAGE FOR SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be
performed, especially with the use of
alu ...
