Installation Procedure
Position the steering knuckle (1) onto the vehicle.
- NOTE:
The final torque on the steering knuckle nut (1) is to be applied during the front camber adjustment procedure.
Front Suspension Strut @ Steering Knuckle - Install
- Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Install [2x]
- Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
- NOTE:
Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while tightening the nut.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud @ Steering Knuckle - Install
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while tightening the nut.
Front Lower Control Front Link @ Steering Knuckle - Install
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Apply a thin coating of grease evenly ensuring complete coverage of the steering knuckle pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Front Wheel Hub (1) - Install
Prepare the 3 front wheel hub (1) bolts for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Front Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft @ Front Wheel Hub - Install
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) @ Steering Knuckle - Install
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Brake Shield (2) - Install
- Front Brake Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
- Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
Brake Rotor (1) - Install
- Front Brake Rotor Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Prepare the 2 front brake caliper bolts (2) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Front Brake Caliper (1) - Install
- Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Install
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
- CAUTION:
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Verify the front camber adjustment. Front Camber Adjustment
Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.