Wheel Knuckle: Installation
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the lower shock nut until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
NOTE:
When servicing the lower shock nut, take care not to damage the stabilizer link.
- If necessary, install the brake disc shield and 3 brake disc shield bolts.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the nut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Position the upper ball joint and install the nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Position the integrated wheel end and install the 3 integrated wheel end bolts.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Loosely install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
- Install the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Position the wheel speed sensor harness bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Install the tie-rod end nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub .
- With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 475 Nm (350 lb-ft).
- Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the nut at this time.