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Hub / Bearing: Knuckle: Installation

Fig 1: APPLY GREASE TO CLEAN FACE OF OUTER CV JOINT
GC0041028Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Wipe the halfshaft outer C/V joint-to-knuckle mating surface clean (1) and apply a light  coating of Mopar® Wheel Bearing Grease or Mopar® Multi-Purpose Grease around the circumference of that flat surface. Do not apply too much grease or allow it to come in contact with the ABS tone wheel. 
  2. Wipe the rear of the hub and bearing in the knuckle clean where they contact the C/V joint.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Knuckle
    GC0043342Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Slide the hub of the knuckle (4) onto the splines of the halfshaft outer C/V joint (3).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    GC0043343Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install the knuckle (1) onto the ball joint stud (3) aligning the bolt hole in the knuckle boss with the notch formed into the side of the ball joint stud.
  5. Install a new ball joint stud pinch bolt (4) and nut (2). Tighten the nut to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Front Knuckle
    GC0043342Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (2) are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install the nuts while holding the bolts stationary in the steering knuckle. Refer to the following step.
  6. Position the lower end of the strut assembly (1) in line with the upper end of the knuckle (4), aligning the mounting holes. Install the two attaching bolts (2) from the front of the vehicle.
  7. Install the nuts (5). While holding the bolts (2) in place, tighten the nuts to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: TIE ROD ATTACHMENT AT KNUCKLE
    GC0042976Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Place the tie rod heat shield (4) on the knuckle arm (3) so that the shield is positioned straight away from the steering gear and tie rod end once installed. Align the hole in the shield with the tie rod end mounting hole.
  9. Install the outer tie rod (1) ball stud into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start the tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING
    GC0041238Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) with heat shield (2) on the knuckle (4). Install the mounting screw (5) and tighten it to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  11. Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Hub Nut
    GC0043344Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the halfshaft outer C/V joint (5).
  13. Install the washer (6) and hub nut (3) on the end of the halfshaft (5) and snug it.
  14. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (4) from rotating, tighten the hub nut (3) to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.).
  15. Install the spring washer (3), and lock nut (7) over the hub nut. Insert the cotter pin (1) through the notches in the lock nut and hole in halfshaft.
    Fig 8: COTTER PIN CORRECTLY INSTALLED
    GC0043346Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Wrap the cotter pin (1) ends tightly around the lock nut (2).
    Fig 9: Tire And Wheel Mounting Method
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  17. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
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