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 ...
See also:
Tubes and hoses, brake
DESCRIPTION
The brake tubes are steel with a corrosion-resistant nylon coating applied to
the external surfaces.
The flex hoses used at each wheel brake are made of reinforced rubber with
fitt ...
Installation
BEVERAGE COOLER
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
OUTLET
Fig. 149: Beverage Cooler Outlet & Hose
NOTE: If the beverage cooler cold air supply hose falls back ...
Valve, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
Description
The PCV valve contains a spring loaded plunger. The plunger meters the amount
of crankcase vapors routed
into the combustion chamber based on intake manifold vacuum.
Operation
Fig. ...
