Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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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: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
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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: Removing/Installing Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolts
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Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Tie Rod
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Install the new outer tie rod retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the outer tie rod retaining nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
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).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
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Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.