Installation Procedure
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- Install the wheel hub and bearing (3) to the vehicle.
- Install the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices. - Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
- Install the retainer (3) and cotter pin (2) to the wheel drive shaft nut.
- Install the dust cap (4).
- Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to REAR WHEEL STEERING TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - Outer .
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL (REAR -- ALL WITH 4-WHEEL STEERING) or REMOVAL (REAR -- WITHOUT DUAL WHEELS & 4-WHEEL STEERING) in Disc Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.