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Knuckle Replacement AWD: Installation

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  1. Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket to the knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket bolt and nut. Tighten the wheel speed sensor bracket nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  3. Install the knuckle.
  4. Connect the lower ball joint to the knuckle. Tighten ball joint nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  5. Connect the upper control arm to the knuckle. Refer to REAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT AWD .
  6. Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT ALL WHEEL DRIVE .
  7. Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
  8. Install the backing plate and the wheel bearing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - REAR DISC AND AWD .
    NOTE: Install the park brake cable end to the park brake actuator lever before you install the park brake actuator bolts.
  9. Install the park brake actuator. Refer to PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR .
  10. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to PARK BRAKE SHOES .
  11. Connect the drive axle to the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - REAR in WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS .
  12. Install stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the tie rod to the knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT ALL WHEEL DRIVE .
  14. Install the brake rotor.
  15. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
  16. Install the brake caliper. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
  17. Install the rear wheel.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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