Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel hub, bearing and seal from the knuckle. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, Knuckle, and Seal Replacement .
- Install the knuckle assembly to the front strut with the nuts and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the knuckle assembly to the front strut with nuts and bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the backing plate with the screws.
Tighten: Tighten the backing plate with the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement .
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
- Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Install the lower ball joint.
Tighten: Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
- Install the outer tie rod nut.
Tighten: Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Loosely install a NEW axle shaft caulking nut.
- Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut.
Tighten: Tighten the axle shaft caulking nut to 300 N.m (221 lb ft).
- Stake the caulking nut.
- Inspect the vehicle. Refer to Preliminary Alignment Inspection and Straight Ahead Inspection .
- Measure the wheel alignment.
- If necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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