Tools & parts (brief)
- Jack, axle stands, wheel chocks, torque wrench, breaker, ratchet/sockets, hex/Allen/torx as needed
- Ball‑joint/tie‑rod puller (pickle fork), hub puller or slide hammer, press (or new hub unit)
- Hammer, punch, pry bars, wire/zip ties, brake cleaner, grease
- Replacement: knuckle (hub carrier) or hub/bearing unit, wheel bearing (if separate), hub bolts, new cotter pins/locknuts, new hub studs if needed
- Factory service manual for exact torque/specs and alignment specs

Ordered procedure with theory (concise)

1) Diagnosis & confirmation
- Action: Verify symptoms (noise, play, vibration, uneven wear, ABS faults) and measure wheel play (jack car, check vertical/horizontal movement).
- Theory: Knuckle/hub/bearing faults produce radial/axial play and noise because bearing rollers/balls or bearing race are worn or the knuckle is bent; play changes steering geometry and load distribution.

2) Safety & preparation
- Action: Chock wheels, lift vehicle, support on stands, remove wheel. Disconnect battery if working near ABS wiring.
- Theory: Stable support prevents collapse; disconnecting avoids ABS sensor damage or shorts.

3) Inspect surrounding parts before disassembly
- Action: Visually check control arms, tie rod ends, strut, sway bar links and brakes for damage or wear.
- Theory: A bent knuckle often damages adjacent components (control arm bushings, tie rod ends); replacing knuckle alone without addressing these leaves residual faults.

4) Remove brake caliper and rotor
- Action: Unbolt caliper, hang with wire (do not let hang by hose), remove rotor (may need persuading).
- Theory: Gives access to hub/knuckle and prevents brake binding; reduces risk of damaging caliper or hoses during removal.

5) Disconnect ABS sensor and wheel speed connector
- Action: Unclip/undo sensor wiring and remove sensor if attached to hub/knuckle.
- Theory: Prevents sensor damage when removing hub; also isolates ABS faults.

6) Separate tie-rod end and sway/arm connections
- Action: Loosen nut, use puller to separate tie rod end from knuckle; disconnect sway bar link if attached.
- Theory: Necessary to free steering knuckle so it can swing down and be removed; tie rod damage often shows as steering play.

7) Separate lower/upper ball joints / strut connection
- Action: Unbolt lower ball joint nut(s) (and upper if needed), or unbolt strut-to-knuckle bolts depending on design (T31 uses McPherson strut — remove lower ball joint and strut bolts to free knuckle).
- Theory: Knuckle is the load path between wheel hub and suspension; disconnecting restores freedom to extract it. Preserving suspension geometry until reassembly helps alignment.

8) Remove hub assembly from knuckle
- Action: If hub is replaceable, unbolt hub from knuckle and press out bearing or remove hub unit (may require slide hammer/press).
- Theory: Wheel bearings are seated in knuckle/hub; replacing worn bearing restores precise concentric rotation and axial preload.

9) Remove knuckle (if replacing entire knuckle)
- Action: With hub/bearing removed and joints separated, remove knuckle from vehicle.
- Theory: Replacing whole knuckle addresses bending, cracked mounting bosses or damaged bearing bores that pressing a new bearing into a damaged knuckle cannot correct.

10) Inspect & prepare replacement parts
- Action: Check replacement knuckle/hub for correct dimensions, clean mating surfaces, fit new bearing/hub per manufacturer instructions (press to correct depth; use recommended tools).
- Theory: Proper seating of bearing sets correct preload/axial location; incorrect installation causes premature failure and runout.

11) Refit hub/bearing into knuckle or fit new knuckle with hub
- Action: Press in bearing or install new hub/knuckle assembly; torque hub retaining bolts/nuts to spec.
- Theory: Correct torque and seating maintain bearing preload and ensure concentric rotation—eliminates looseness and uneven load.

12) Reassemble suspension in reverse order
- Action: Reattach knuckle to strut, reconnect ball joints (use new castle nuts/cotter pins where required), tie rod end, sway/bar links, caliper and rotor, ABS sensor.
- Theory: Secure connections restore suspension geometry and steering linkage integrity; cotter pins prevent nut back‑off under vibration.

13) Torque and safety checks
- Action: Torque all fasteners to factory specs, ensure cotter pins fitted, check brake operation, spin wheel to confirm smooth rotation and no play.
- Theory: Proper torquing prevents loosening and maintains correct clamping forces needed for bearing preload and joint integrity.

14) Lower vehicle and perform wheel nut torquing & road alignment
- Action: Lower, torque wheel nuts to spec, then get professional 4‑wheel alignment immediately.
- Theory: Removing and refitting knuckle/hub changes camber/caster/toe; alignment is required to restore correct tire contact patch and steering behavior.

15) Test drive & verify repair
- Action: Short test drive checking for noise, vibration, steering pull; recheck fasteners after 50–100 km.
- Theory: Confirms bearing preload and fastener retention under load; catches any settling or overlooked issues.

How the repair fixes the fault (summary)
- Replacing a worn wheel bearing or a bent knuckle restores accurate hub concentricity and removes axial/radial play. This eliminates noises, vibration and unstable steering caused by excessive bearing clearance or distorted mounting geometry.
- Renewing the knuckle or hub also corrects damaged bearing seats and mounting faces so loads are transmitted properly through suspension arms, restoring camber/caster relationships and even tire loading.
- Proper installation (pressing, torquing, cotter pins) and post‑repair alignment ensure the suspension operates within designed tolerances, preventing premature wear recurrence.

Common pitfalls to avoid
- Reinstalling a new bearing into a knuckle with a damaged bore (replace whole knuckle if bore is scored/oval).
- Incorrect bearing press procedure (apply force to race being pressed, not through rollers).
- Skipping alignment or not torquing fasteners to spec.
- Letting brake caliper hang by hose or damaging ABS sensor wiring.

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