Wheel Knuckle - FWD: Installation

All vehicles 

1. 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 upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

      Torque:

      136 lb.ft (185 Nm)

   2. Install the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and flagnut.

      Torque:

      76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

   3. Install the 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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2. Install the lower arm vertical link. Refer to: Lower Arm Vertical Link .

   Vehicles with bearing mounted wheel speed sensor 

3. Clip the brake hose clip.
   1. Position the brake hose bracket and the install brake hose bracket bolt.

      Torque:

      124 lb.in (14 Nm)

   2. Position the wheel speed sensor bracket and install the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.

      Torque:

      80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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   Vehicles with knuckle mounted wheel speed sensor 

4. 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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   All vehicles 

5. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD .
6. Check and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment .