4500 And 5500

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Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Nut

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Position the steering knuckle (1) on the ball stud.
Install and tighten the lower ball stud nut (3) to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . .

Fig 2: Upper Ball Joint & Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket
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NOTE:
Make sure the wheel speed sensor bracket (3) for the wire is installed between the knuckle and ball joint (2).
Install the upper ball joint (2) into the steering knuckle and tighten to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . .

Fig 3: Upper Ball Joint Nut
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Install and tighten the upper ball stud nut (1) to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . .
Retorque the lower ball stud nut to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . .

Fig 4: Hub/Bearing Bolts
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Install the hub bearing and tighten the bolts (1) to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . .

Fig 5: Wheel Speed Sensor & Bolt
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Install the wheel speed sensor (2). Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, INSTALLATION .

Fig 6: Dust Shield
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Install the dust shield (2) if removed.

Fig 7: Disc Brake Rotor, Hub Extension & Axle Shaft Nut
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Install the disc brake rotor (1) and extension (2) to the hub/bearing.

Fig 8: Disc Brake Caliper Adapter & Bolts
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Install the disc brake caliper adapter (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 9: Disc Brake Caliper & Bolts
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Install the disc brake caliper (2) and tighten the bolts (1).
Install tie-rod or drag link end onto the steering knuckle arm.