Knuckle Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the knuckle assembly onto the vehicle.
Install the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts.
Tighten:

Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb-ft).
Connect the drive axle to the front wheel hub.

Fig 1: Identifying Knuckle Assembly To Strut Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly.
Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
Tighten:

Tighten the ball joint pinch bolt nut to 60 N.m (44 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Joint Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Connect the ABS speed sensor electrical connection.

Fig 3: Identifying ABS Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the outer tie rod to the knuckle assembly. Refer to OUTER TIE ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the brake caliper onto the rotor. Refer to CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the caulking nut onto the axle shaft.
Tighten:

Tighten the drive axle-to-hub caulking nut to 300 N.m (221 lb-ft).
Install the wheel. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Caulking Nut
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