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Wheel Knuckle: Installation

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  1. Position the wheel knuckle and install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut.
    • Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  2. Install the new shock absorber lower nuts and flag bolts.
    • Tighten to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).
  3. Position the tie-rod end and install the new 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. NOTE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub 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 bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  7. Position the halfshaft in the hub and use the previously removed wheel hub nut and washer to seat the halfshaft.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
    • Remove and discard the wheel hub nut and washer.
    8. NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightening within the specified time or damage to the components may occur.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  8. Install a new wheel hub nut and washer.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 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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