Wheel Knuckle: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1. Install the wheel knuckle.
2. Install the new lower ball joint nut.
  Torque
  
  : 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
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If removed. Install the brake disc shield and the 3 brake disc shield bolts.
Torque

: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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Install the new upper ball joint nut.
Torque

: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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Install the 2 new shock absorber and spring assembly lower nuts.
Torque

: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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Install the IWE bolts.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Position the brake hose bracket and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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1. Connect the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle.
2. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nut.
  
  Install the new tie rod end nut.
  
  Torque
  
  : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

Position the front stabilizer bar link and install the new front stabilizer bar link upper nut.

Torque

: 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)

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Install the front wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .