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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Cleaning, Inspection
CLEANING
Drain cooling system and refill with clean water. Refer to drain and fill
procedures in this service information .
Run engine with radiator cap installed until upper radiator hose is ho ...
Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
OPERATION
The primary benefits of All Wheel Drive are:
Superior straight line acceleration, and cornering on all surfaces
Better traction and handling under adverse conditions, resulting in
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Without intermediate shaft
NOTE: Never grasp the halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots
doing so may
damage to the boot.
NOTE: The inner tripod joints are designed with a retention feature that
prevents t ...
