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Steering Knuckle: Installation

  1. Install splash shield using Heavy Duty Riveter (D80L-23200-A) with NEW rivets (if removed). Install steering knuckle onto front spring and strut. Loosely install a NEW bolt in steering knuckle to retain strut. Lubricate axle shaft splines with 30W engine oil.
  2. Insert axle shaft into wheel hub. Install ball joint in lower control arm. Ensure ball stud groove is aligned. Install and tighten NEW ball joint nut to specification. Tighten front spring and strut-to-steering knuckle bolt to specification.
  3. Install rotor and brake caliper. Coat brake caliper pins with silicone grease. Tighten brake caliper pins to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . With steering wheel in straight-ahead position, install tie rod using NEW nut. Tighten nut to specification. If needed, tighten tie rod nut slightly to align cotter pin holes. Install NEW cotter pin.
  4. Install stabilizer bar link on strut using NEW nut. Tighten nut to specification. Install wheel. Slightly lower vehicle.
    CAUTION: DO NOT  reuse axle shaft nut. DO NOT  use impact wrench to tighten nut. DO NOT  turn air suspension on until vehicle is lowered and vehicle weight exists on all wheels.
  5. Tighten front strut-to-body top mounting nuts to specification. Install washer and NEW axle shaft nut. Tighten axle shaft nut to specification. Lower vehicle, and turn air suspension on. Pump brake before driving vehicle.
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