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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the seal into the steering knuckle using the J 36605. 
  2. Install the steering knuckle to the upper and lower ball joints.
  3. Install the lower ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.
  4. Install the upper ball joint to steering knuckle retaining nut.
    • Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 128 N.m (95 lb ft).
    • Tighten the upper ball joint retaining nut to 98 N.m (72 lb ft).
  5. Install the new cotter pins. Tighten the nuts up to an additional amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the upper and lower ball joint studs. Bend the cotter pin ends flat against the nut.
  6. Install the outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle.
  7. Install the outer tie rod ball stud retaining nut. Tighten the outer tie rod ball retaining nut to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).
  8. Install a new cotter pin to the outer tie rod stud nut. Bend the pin ends against the nut flats.
  9. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing & Seal Replacement (AWD)  or Wheel Hub, Bearing & Seal Replacement (RWD)  .
  10. Load the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
  11. Install the tire and wheel.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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