Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Disc Brakes: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Pull the halfshaft into the hub. Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.

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Check and if necessary adjust the parking brake cable. Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Disc Brakes .
NOTE: Do not tighten the 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 wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

NOTE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

While an assistant applies the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating, tighten the wheel hub nut.

Torque: 188 lb.ft (255 Nm)

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Check and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment - AWD .