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Front Steering Knuckle: Description and Operation

The front steering knuckle is a machined aluminum casting, do not use a hammer to loosen suspension components from the steering knuckle. Suspension components attached to the steering knuckle (ball joint/stud, strut damper) are made of steel and have special coatings to prevent corrosion.