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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket to the knuckle.
  2. Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket bolt and nut. Tighten the wheel speed sensor bracket nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  3. Install the knuckle into the vehicle. See Figure.
  4. Install the ball joint to the knuckle nut. Tighten ball joint nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  5. Connect the upper control arm to the knuckle. See Figure. Tighten the upper control arm nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
  6. If necessary, connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm.
  7. Connect the tie rod to the knuckle. Tighten the tie rod nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
  8. Remove the utility stand supporting the lower control arm.
  9. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to REAR WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE - DISC) .
  10. Install the rear wheel.
  11. Lower the vehicle.