Installation Procedure

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Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Steering Knuckle To Lower Control Arm (4WD)
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Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
Install upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten

Tighten the upper control arm pinch bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Upper Control Arm Pinch Bolt And Nut (4WD)
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Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle.
Install the brake hose bracket retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the brake hose bracket retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolt (4WD)
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Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the outer tie rod retaining nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut (4WD)
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Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (RWD) or WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the drive axle nut.
Tighten

Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 5: Installing Drive Axle Nut (4WD)
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