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.
- 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).
- Connect the ABS speed sensor electrical connection.
- 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.