Steering Knuckle: Installation
- Install splash shield using new rivets. Install steering knuckle on strut. Loosely install a new bolt in steering knuckle to retain strut. Lubricate axle shaft splines with 30W engine oil.
- Install steering knuckle and strut on axle shaft. Install lower control arm ball joint in steering knuckle. Ensure ball stud groove is aligned.
- Install and tighten new ball joint nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten strut-to-steering knuckle bolt to specification.
- Install rotor and brake caliper. Coat brake caliper pins with silicone grease. Tighten brake caliper pins to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- With steering wheel in straight-ahead position, install tie rod using new nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. If needed, tighten tie rod nut slightly to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
- Install stabilizer bar link on strut using new nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install wheel. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specification.
- Slightly lower vehicle. Tighten strut-to-body top mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Install washer and new axle shaft nut. Tighten axle shaft nut to specification.CAUTION: DO NOT reuse axle shaft nut. DO NOT use impact wrench to tighten nut.
- Lower vehicle and turn on air suspension switch. Pump brake prior to driving vehicle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT turn air suspension switch on until vehicle is lowered and vehicle weight exists on all wheels.