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Knuckle Replacement: Installation

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  1. Install the knuckle to the lower control arm. See Figure. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
  2. Install the knuckle to the upper control arm. See Figure. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
  3. Install the knuckle to the toe link. See Figure. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
  4. Install the knuckle to trailing blade. See Figure. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Tighten the bolts and nuts in the following sequence:
    1. Tighten the knuckle to lower control arm bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the knuckle to upper control arm bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the knuckle to toe link bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    4. Tighten the knuckle to trailing blade bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
  6. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  7. Install the tire and wheel.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Perform a vehicle wheel alignment.
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