Front Steering Knuckle - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. If required, install the hub and bearing (1) by sliding it into the knuckle.
2. If installing hub and bearing, install the four bolts (2) fastening the hub and bearing (1) to the knuckle (3). Tighten the four bolts to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).





3. If required, install the shield on the knuckle. Install and tighten the three mounting screws (2) to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).





4. Slide the hub and bearing in the knuckle (2) onto the splines of the half shaft outer C/V joint (1).
5. Insert the lower ball joint stud into the mounting hole in the lower control arm.
6. Install a NEW ball joint stud nut (4). Tighten the nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).






CAUTION: The strut clevis-to-knuckle bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install the nuts while holding the bolts stationary in the steering knuckle. Refer to the following step.

7. Position the lower end of the strut assembly (3) in line with the upper end of the knuckle (6), aligning the mounting holes. Install the two mounting bolts (5).
8. Install the nuts (2) on the two bolts (5). While holding the bolts in place, tighten the nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the outer tie rod (6) ball stud into the hole in the knuckle (2) arm. Start the tie rod end-to-knuckle nut (4) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the knuckle (4). Install the mounting screw (2) and tighten it to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).
11. Install the routing clip (1) securing the wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle (4).
12. Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. Brake Rotor - Installation





13. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the half shaft outer C/V joint.

NOTE: The hub nut is a single use type. A new nut is required for reassembly. Do not reuse the hub nut.

14. Install the hub nut (1) on the end of the half shaft (2) and snug it.
15. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub from rotating, tighten the hub nut (3) to 132 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).





16. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Service and Repair