How to Remove a Front Steering Knuckle on Dodge Dakota?

Raise and support the car, pull off the wheel and tire first and then remove the front steering knuckle. After that, take out the brake caliper, rotor, shield and ABS wheel speed sensor (if your car has it). With 4X4 models, first remove the front halfshaft nut. Take off the tie rod end nut and then use the tool C-3894-A to remove the tie rod from the knuckle. Be careful when using puller 8677, so that the ball joint seal is not damaged during separation. Loosen the top nut from the ball joint and use puller 8677 to take the ball joint off the knuckle. Place the lower control arm on a hydraulic jack and take away the nut from the lower ball joint, using puller 8677 to remove the ball joint from the knuckle. Once you have the nut off, remove the hub/bearing bolts, then take out the hub/bearing from the knuckle, so you can pull the knuckle off.

How to Install a Steering Knuckle on Dodge Dakota?

Be sure to use mineral spirits to bring both the stud tapers and bearing surface on the knuckle as clean as possible before installing the knuckle. Place the hub/bearing onto the steering knuckle and tighten all the bolts to 163 Nm (120 ft.lbs.). After that, connect the knuckle to both the upper and lower ball joints. Start with the upper ball joint nut and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.), then go to the lower ball joint nut and tighten fully to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.). After the jack comes out from the lower control arm, set the tie rod end in place and fasten the nut to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.). On a 4X4 model, set the front halfshaft into the hub/bearing, then fit and tighten the halfshaft nut to 251 Nm (185 ft.lbs.). When ABS is installed, fit the wheel speed sensor, brake shield, rotor and caliper together. After that, put in the wheel and tire assembly, take off the support bracket, lower your vehicle and get a wheel alignment done.

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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52106947AD
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Left; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 52106947AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52855116AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 52855116AB, 52855116AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52106003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Left; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Steering Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52058415
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Left; Knuckle; Knuckle, Steering
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1989 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, SE, Shelby, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Steering Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52058414
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right; Knuckle; Knuckle, Steering; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1989 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, SE, Shelby, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52038689AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Shackle Bracket, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52038658
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right; Knuckle; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52855117AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Left; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 52855117AA, 52855117AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52106946AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52106939AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Left; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52106938AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52106406AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SXT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 52038659
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Left; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle Part Number: 52038063
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Suspension Steering - Left Hand; Knuckle, Front 1990, Right; Knuckle, Steering; Knuckle, Front
- Replaces: 4447561
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1996 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, S, SLT, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 5.2L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle Part Number: 52038062
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle, Front 1990, Right; Knuckle, Steering; Knuckle, Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, S, SLT, Sport, WS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 52039450AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front; Steering Knuckle, Front Right; Knuckle Front
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

Dodge Dakota Steering Knuckle

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The Steering Knuckle of the particular Dodge Dakota acts an integral part of the car's suspension and steering system that join the front wheels to control arms and tie rod ends. This design enables it to go up or down as a result of road surface and to go side ways during turning. Kinking types on Dodge Dakota include But, depending on whether the Dakota automobile model in question is an RWD model or an FWD/AWD/4WD model, there are different Steering Knuckle types. Depending on the model, some RWD models may have an integrated spindle while the FWD/AWD/4WD models may come with a hub bolted on the Steering Knuckle. In years past, the Dakota has seen a variety of Steering Knuckles, but the modern steering Steering Knuckle type is more advanced than in the old kingpin type. Whereas former models featured kingpins, today's models feature ball joints in an effort to enhance the performance. Thus, the main task of the Steering Knuckle is the stability of the rotation of the wheel and its control, thus, being one of the crucial components in handling and safety of the vehicle, namely Dodge Dakota. Inspection and maintenance of the Steering Knuckle should always be done after certain intervals to increase its durability as well as efficiency.

Dodge Dakota Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

Knuckle, Front Driver Side
52855117AC
Q: How to Remove a Front Steering Knuckle on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Raise and support the car, pull off the wheel and tire first and then remove the front steering knuckle. After that, take out the Brake Caliper, rotor, shield and ABS wheel speed sensor (if your car has it). With 4X4 models, first remove the front halfshaft nut. Take off the tie rod end nut and then use the tool C-3894-A to remove the tie rod from the knuckle. Be careful when using puller 8677, so that the Ball Joint seal is not damaged during separation. Loosen the top nut from the ball joint and use puller 8677 to take the ball joint off the knuckle. Place the lower control arm on a hydraulic jack and take away the nut from the lower ball joint, using puller 8677 to remove the ball joint from the knuckle. Once you have the nut off, remove the hub/bearing bolts, then take out the hub/bearing from the knuckle, so you can pull the knuckle off.
Knuckle, Front Passenger Side
52855116AC
Q: How to Install a Steering Knuckle on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Be sure to use mineral spirits to bring both the stud tapers and bearing surface on the knuckle as clean as possible before installing the knuckle. Place the hub/bearing onto the steering knuckle and tighten all the bolts to 163 Nm (120 ft.lbs.). After that, connect the knuckle to both the upper and lower Ball Joints. Start with the upper ball joint nut and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.), then go to the lower ball joint nut and tighten fully to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.). After the jack comes out from the lower control arm, set the Tie Rod End in place and fasten the nut to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.). On a 4X4 model, set the front halfshaft into the hub/bearing, then fit and tighten the halfshaft nut to 251 Nm (185 ft.lbs.). When ABS is installed, fit the wheel speed sensor, brake shield, rotor and caliper together. After that, put in the wheel and tire assembly, take off the support bracket, lower your vehicle and get a wheel alignment done.