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Wheel Knuckle: Installation

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  1. Position the wheel knuckle and install the lower ball joint bolt and nut.
    • Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  2. Install the shock absorber lower nuts and flag bolts.
    • Tighten to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).
  3. Position the tie-rod end and install the nut and cotter pin.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  5. Install the brake disc.
  6. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
  7. Using a suitable installation tool, install the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
    8. CAUTION: Do not tighten the halfshaft nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  8. Install the halfshaft hub seal, washer and nut.
    • Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
  9. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  10. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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