Installation Procedure

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Install the wheel hub and bearing seal to the wheel hub and bearing.
Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle. Align the shield to the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Hub & Bearing Seal To Wheel Hub & Bearing
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Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Align the threaded holes.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub & Bearing Assembly To Steering Knuckle
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Wheel Hub & Bearing To Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- FRONT in Disc Brakes.

Fig 4: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor To Wheel Hub & Bearing
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Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning.
Install the drive axle washer.
Install the drive axle nut.
Tighten

Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 5: Drive Axle Washer & Nut
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