Installation Procedure
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 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 Brake Bearing Shield (2) - Install
- Front Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Position the steering knuckle (1) onto the vehicle.
Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Install [2x]
- Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
Install the front lower control rear link to the steering knuckle.
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Install the front lower control front link to the steering knuckle.
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod @ Steering Knuckle - Install
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Install
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) - 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.
Front Brake Rotor (1) - Install
- Front Brake Rotor Bolt (2) - Install and tighten Fastener Specifications
Front Brake Caliper (1) - Install
- Prepare the 2 front brake caliper bracket bolts 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 Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] Fastener Specifications
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Verify the front camber adjustment. Front Camber Adjustment
Refer to Fastener Caution .
The final torque on the steering knuckle nut (1) is to be applied during the front camber adjustment procedure.
Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while tightening the nut.
Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while tightening the nut.
Ensure the Outer Tie Rod Boot is not twisted or deformed during assembly. If the boot is twisted or deformed, damage to the boot will occur.
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.