Wheel Knuckle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the bracket onto the wheel knuckle.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.
- Install the wheel knuckle.
- Position the upper trailing arm onto the wheel knuckle and install the new upper trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
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- Position the rear stabilizer bar link to the wheel knuckle and install the new rear stabilizer bar link nut.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
- Position the lower trailing arm to the wheel knuckle and Install the 2 new bolts.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- Position the rear stabilizer bar link to the wheel knuckle and install the new rear stabilizer bar link nut.
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NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.
Position the toe link onto the wheel knuckle and install the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
- Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle.
- Install the new lower arm ball joint nut.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- Position the upper arm into the wheel knuckle.
- Install the new upper arm nut.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.
Position the ride height sensor arm bracket and install the bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- Install the 3 bolts and the brake disc shield.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
- Install the rear wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .
- Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheel and tire assemblies.
- Tighten the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)
- Tighten the new upper trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)
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NOTE: If equipped with continuous controlled damping (CCD) suspension.
Calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.