Steering Knuckle Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM/STEERING KNUCKLE CHECK

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

NOTE: The strut bracket nuts and bolts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer. If the nuts and bolts are reused, it may work loose. Never reuse the strut bracket nuts and bolts.

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

Strut bracket nut (a): 128 N.m (13.1 kgf-m, 94.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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Tighten new suspension control arm ball joint nut (1) to specified torque.
CAUTION: Never reuse the removed suspension control arm ball joint nut.

Tightening torque

Suspension control arm ball joint nut (a): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lbf-ft)
Install front wheel speed sensor (2) and tighten front wheel speed sensor bolt (3).
Tightening torque

Front wheel speed sensor bolt (b): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Speed Sensor And Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Connect tie-rod end to steering knuckle, see TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install front wheel hub assembly and dust cover to steering knuckle, see FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install front wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque, see WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Check front wheel alignment adjust it as necessary, see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .