Steering Knuckle Removal And Installation: Installation

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / STEERING KNUCKLE CHECK 

For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the following instructions.

1. Connect steering knuckle to suspension arm.
2. Install strut bracket bolts (2) and nuts (1).
3. Tighten strut bracket nuts (1) to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Strut bracket nut a: 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 1: Identifying Strut Bracket Bolts & Nuts

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4. Tighten new suspension arm ball joint nut (1) to specified torque.
   CAUTION: Never reuse the removed suspension arm ball joint nut.

   Tightening torque 

   Suspension arm ball joint nut a: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) 

5. Install front wheel speed sensor (2) and tighten front wheel speed sensor bolt (3).

   Tightening torque 

   Front wheel speed sensor bolt b: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Speed Sensor & Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt

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6. Connect tie-rod end (1) to steering knuckle (2), tighten new nut (3) to specified torque. If castellated nut is used, use new cotter pin.

   Tightening torque 

   Tie-rod end nut 2007 and prior: 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft); tie-rod end nut 2008 and later: 43 N.m (4.3 kg-m, 31.0 lb-ft) and one notch until cotter pin can be installed. 

   Fig 3: Installing Tie-Rod To Steering Knuckle Nut

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7. Install front wheel hub assembly and dust cover to steering knuckle referring to FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Check front wheel alignment adjust it as necessary. For check and adjustment procedures, refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .