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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts which connect the strut to the knuckle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 123 N.m (90 lb ft).

  3. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER  in Power Steering.
  4. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT   . 
  5. Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT   . 
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Knuckle To Vehicle
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