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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Operation
SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors many different circuits in the
fuel injection, ignition, emission
and engine systems. If the PCM senses a problem with a monitored circuit often ...
Manifold, exhaust, crossover
Removal
Fig. 287: Belly Pan
- belly pan fasteners
- belly pan
1. Remove the belly pan (2).
Fig. 288: Exhaust Extension Pipe
2. Remove the fasteners (1), and remove the exhaust extensio ...
Standard procedure, Cleaning, Inspection
Standard procedure
BATTERY RECONNECTION
NOTE: This reconnection procedure is to be performed anytime the
battery has been
disconnected.
1. Connect the negative battery cable remote termin ...
