Installation Procedure

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Clean all grease and contaminants from the tapered section and the threads of the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, and the tie rod end.
Clean and inspect the taper holes and the mounting surfaces of the steering knuckle. If any of the tapered holes are elongated, out of round, or damaged, replace the steering knuckle.
Install the steering knuckle.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the lower control arm retaining nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Steering Knuckle
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Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and install the retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the upper control arm retaining nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the brake hose and the bracket retaining bolt to the steering knuckle
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Brake Hose Bracket

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Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT .
Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD) or Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) .
Connect the RTD link rod to the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Load the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
Align the vehicle. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower the vehicle.