Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7)

Single Use Fasteners and Components Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt [2x] Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Rear Wheel Hub Seal [2x] Special Tools Disc Brakes CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools. Driveline DT-45859 Axle Remover Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools.

Warning

The battery must be disconnected to prevent the brake master cylinder from pressurizing the hydraulic system during its automated self diagnostic tests that can possibly occur when a door is opened or the key transmitter is activated. Failure to follow this precaution may cause personal injury.

Warning

Brake Dust Warning

Note

Only the left rear brake caliper is equipped with a disc brake pad wear sensor. Removal Procedure

1. Set the parking brake in Service Mode. Parking Brake Service Mode Selection
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
4. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
5. Have an assistant apply the brakes.

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 1

Caution

DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.

6. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) » Remove and DISCARD

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 2

7. Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) to the rear wheel hub and secure with 2 wheel nuts (1) hand tightened.
8. Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2), release the rear wheel drive half shaft from the rear wheel hub.
9. Remove the 2 wheel nuts (1) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) from the rear wheel hub.

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 3

10. { If equipped } Rear Brake Bleeder Valve Cap (1) » Remove
11. { If equipped } Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (2) @ Rear Disc Brake Pad » Remove

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 4

12. Electrical Connector (1) @ Rear Parking Brake Actuator » Disconnect

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 5

13. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]

Caution

Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

Note

It is not necessary to disconnect the rear brake hose.

14. Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket (1) and support with heavy mechanics wire.

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 6

15. Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) » Remove
16. Rear Brake Rotor (2) » Remove

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 7

17. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Bolt (1) » Remove
18. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) » Remove

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 8

19. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 9

20. Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 10

Note

The rear brake shield (2) will become dislodged when the rear wheel hub (1) is removed.

21. Rear Wheel Hub (1) » Remove
22. Rear Brake Shield (2) » Remove
23. Rear Wheel Hub Seal (3) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 11

24. Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt (1) » Remove

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 12

25. Rear Suspension Link Outer Bolt (1) » Remove

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 13

26. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (1) » Remove

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 14

27. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]
28. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut (4) » Remove [2x]

Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement (F47, ZW7) — figure 15

29. Rear Suspension Knuckle (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

30. Rear Suspension Knuckle (1) » Install

Caution

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

2. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) » Install NEW [2x]

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut (4) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

4. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

5. Rear Suspension Link Outer Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

6. Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

7. Clean any debris and corrosion from the rear suspension knuckle bearing pilot bore.

8. Apply a thin coating of grease evenly ensuring complete coverage of the rear suspension knuckle pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Note

Ensure that the rear wheel hub seals are properly seated in the grooves of the rear suspension knuckle.

9. Rear Wheel Hub Seal (3) » Install NEW [2x]

10. Rear Brake Shield (2) » Install

11. Rear Wheel Hub (1) » Install

12. Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

13. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

14. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) » Install

15. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

Note

Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.

16. Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.

17. Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.

18. Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.

19. Rear Brake Rotor (2) » Install

20. Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

21. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 21.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 21.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 21.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 21.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

22. Install the rear brake caliper and bracket (1).

23. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (2) » Install [2x] — Fastener Specifications

24. Electrical Connector (1) @ Rear Parking Brake Actuator » Connect

Note

Rear disc brake pad wear sensor heads are brittle and should be handled with care when installing.

25. { If equipped } Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (2) @ Rear Disc Brake Pad » Install

26. { If equipped } Rear Brake Bleeder Valve Cap (1) » Install

27. Have an assistant apply the brakes.

28. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) » Install NEW and tighten — Fastener Specifications

29. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

30. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

31. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

32. Calibrate the park brake. Park Brake Calibration