no problemo...
Yes, the knuckle bolt must be removed.
Getting the front struts back in can be a biotch. I had a buddy stand on a 4' pipe with the ball joint 'pickle fork' in the end forcing the lower A-arm down as far as could go while I worked the strut over the knuckle using of all things a rubber mallet tapping the center of the hub assembly and being EVER so careful to move the knuckle into place. Might not be the correct way but.... food for thought.
Be careful!
Bob
