Wheel Knuckle - F-450, F-550: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the camber adjuster sleeve.
- Position the knuckle onto the axle and install the nut onto the upper ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
- Apply Threadlock and sealer to the threads of the lower ball joint and install the nut onto the lower ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
- Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 59 Nm (44 lb-ft).
- Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) and install the cotter pin.
- If necessary, tighten the nut until the cotter pin can be installed.
- Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 204 Nm (150 lb-ft).
- Connect the tie-rod end to the wheel spindle and install the nut and a new cotter pin.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). If necessary, tighten the nut until the cotter pin can be installed.
- Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB - F-450, F-550 .
- Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
Do not loosen the nut to install the cotter pin.