Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket to the knuckle.
- Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket bolt and nut. Tighten the wheel speed sensor bracket nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the knuckle into the vehicle. See Figure.
- Install the ball joint to the knuckle nut. Tighten ball joint nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Connect the upper control arm to the knuckle. See Figure. Tighten the upper control arm nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
- If necessary, connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm.
- Connect the tie rod to the knuckle. Tighten the tie rod nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
- Remove the utility stand supporting the lower control arm.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to REAR WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE - DISC) .
- Install the rear wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.