OEM Ford Crown Victoria Steering Knuckle

Ford Crown Victoria Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

• Knuckle, Front Driver Side
  5W1Z-3K186-A
  Q: What steps should be taken before servicing and repairing the steering knuckle on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A:

  Start work on steering knuckle service and repair by disconnecting electrical power from Air Suspension because sudden air spring deflation or inflation can make the vehicle shift during operations. Start the procedure by flipping off the air suspension service switch followed by hub bearing and wheel hub removal. The holding feature will stop the stud from rotating to enable the nut removal before separating the wheel knuckle from the tie-rod. The suspension should maintain the rebound position while using a suitable jack stand to lift the suspension arms because the stabilizer bar links remain under pressure. To stop the stud from rotation use the holding feature when removing both the nut and discard the nut and stabilizer bar link. You should extract the retainer from the stabilizer bar. Afterward repeat the holding process to stop the stud from rotating as you remove the nut and discard it. Use the holding feature on the stud to prevent turning while removing and discarding the nut after which you should remove the wheel knuckle from the assembly. Install new components by performing the removal steps in reverse order and inspect the front end alignment before making adjustments.
• Knuckle, Front Passenger Side
  5W1Z-3K185-A
  Q: What Steps Should Be Taken Before Removing and Installing the Steering Knuckle on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A:

  The electric power supply to the Air Suspension system needs to be shut off before starting wheel knuckle work because air springs might unexpectedly inflate or deflate which could make the vehicle shift. Start the process by removing the wheel bearing with its hub. Disable the stud using the holding device before loosening the nut then disconnect the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle. When the suspension reaches its rebound position the stabilizer bar links experience pressure so you need to elevate suspension arms with suitable jack stands to eliminate the pressure. The holding feature helps to prevent the stud from rotating before we remove and discard the first nut. This step enables us to detach both stabilizer bar links and discard their nuts. Activate the holding feature because you will separate the retainer and discard the nut while using the holding feature to stop the stud from rotating. Types of Robertson screws can be removed by first discarding the wheel knuckle and then removing its attached nut. Installation of the new wheel knuckle requires the backward order of removal steps followed by checking and potential adjustment of the front end alignment.