Rear Steering Knuckle - Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Install four hub mounting bolts through knuckle from inboard side allowing ends to protrude from opposite side.
2. Slide parking brake cable though mounting hole in rear of knuckle, then position knuckle over outer ends of links.




3. Install bolt and nut fastening camber link to knuckle (3) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
4. Install bolt and nut fastening tension link to knuckle (3) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
5. Install bolt and nut fastening stabilizer link to knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.




6. Install bolt (3) fastening toe link (1) to knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.




7. Install bolt and nut (3) fastening compression link (5) to knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.




NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9050A, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

8. Place new knuckle sleeve (2) onto Installer Bolt (1), Special Tool 9050A-4, and slide it up to Bolt's head.




9. Install NEW sleeve in knuckle as follows:
a. Slide Installer Bolt 9050A-4 (with sleeve) (1) through knuckle and spring link ball joint starting from knuckle forward end.
b. Install thrust bearing and nut on end of Bolt. When installing thrust bearing on Installer Bolt, be sure to place hardened side toward nut.
c. While holding Bolt head stationary, rotate Nut (using hand tools) installing sleeve (3) in knuckle. Install sleeve until Nut can no longer be turned. Do not overtighten Nut.
d. Remove tool.




10. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt (3) and nut as shown. While holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove under-hoist utility jack or jack stand from under spring link.




12. Install brake caliper adapter. Install and tighten mounting bolts (2) to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
13. Install shoe support with parking brake shoes over hub mounting bolts on knuckle.




CAUTION: When installing shoe actuator (2) in the following step, make sure actuator is positioned with word "UP" facing outward.





14. Install shoe actuator (1) on end of parking brake cable (2) between parking brake shoes.




15. Properly align shoes (6) with actuator (1), then install parking brake shoe return spring (4).




16. Install bolt (1) securing parking brake cable to knuckle. Tighten bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
17. Install hub and bearing with wheel speed sensor as well as all components necessary to access it. Rear Hub / Bearing - Installation
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Unlock automatic adjuster in parking brake lever. Service and Repair
20. Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. Adjustments
21. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
22. Tighten fasteners at knuckle (vehicle at curb height) as follows:
- Camber Link - 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
- Compression Link - 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.)
- Stabilizer Link - 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
- Tension Link - 119 Nm (88 ft. lbs.)
- Toe Link - 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)

23. Perform wheel alignment. Service and Repair