Installation Procedure
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- Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing assembly.
- Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent.
- Install the O-ring to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
Tighten: Tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the vehicle.
- Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the wheel hub to knuckle bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
- Install the nut and washer retaining the wheel drive shaft assembly to the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500)
- Connect the electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor.
- Install the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure applies to those vehicles equipped with 4WD.