Front Wheel Knuckle: Installation

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1.

NOTE: If necessary.

Position the brake disc shield and install the 3 brake disc shield bolts.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

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2.

Position the wheel knuckle and install the new lower ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

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3.

Install the new upper ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

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4.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Position the height sensor arm bracket and install the height sensor arm bracket screw.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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5.

Position the brake hose bracket and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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6.

Attach the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the new tie rod end nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

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7.

Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .

8.

If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.