Wheel Knuckle - AWD: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford SSV Plug-in Hybrid, 2019 Ford Police Responder Hybrid, and 2019 Ford Fusion. 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.
1. Position the wheel knuckle and install the new upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
  Torque:
  
  136 lb.ft (185 Nm)
2. Install the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and flagnut.
  Torque:
  
  76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
3. Install the new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
  Torque:
  
  Aluminum lower arm:: 203 lb.ft (275 Nm) Cast-iron lower arm:: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)
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Install the lower arm vertical link. Refer to: Lower Arm Vertical Link .
1. Position the brake hose bracket and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
  Torque:
  
  124 lb.in (14 Nm)
2. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.
  Torque:
  
  80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD .
Check and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment .