Wheel Knuckle - 2WD: Installation

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Using the special tools, install a new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing
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Install the snap ring into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring
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Position the brake backing plate to the wheel knuckle and install the bolts.

Fig 3: Tightening Backing Plate Bolts
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Using the wheel hub washer and the special tool, install the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 4: Installing Wheel Hub Into Wheel Bearing
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NOTE: If equipped, install the ABS sensor ring.

Fig 5: Installing Hub Nut

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Install a new wheel hub nut.
Position the wheel knuckle and install the wheel knuckle cam.

Fig 6: Installing Wheel Knuckle & Cam
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Install the wheel knuckle cam bolt and nut loosely.

Fig 7: Installing Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt Nut
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Support the wheel knuckle and install the spring.

Fig 8: Installing Coil Spring
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Install the lower shock absorber nut.

Fig 9: Install Lower Shock Absorber Bolt
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Position the upper ball joint and install the nut.

Fig 10: Installing Upper Ball Joint Nut
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Position the lower ball joint and install the nut.

Fig 11: Installing Lower Ball Joint Nut
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Tighten the wheel knuckle cam bolt and nut.

Fig 12: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt & Nut
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- Align the wheel knuckle cam.
- Tighten the wheel knuckle cam bolt and nut.
Connect the brake line to the wheel cylinder.

Fig 13: Tightening Brake Line & Bracket Bolt
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- Install the brake line bracket bolt.
Install the parking brake cable.

Fig 14: Installing Parking Brake Cable
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- Install the bolt.
- Push the parking brake cable through the brake backing plate.
On vehicles with ABS, position the ABS sensor and bracket bolts.
- Install the bolts.
Fig 15: Installing ABS Sensor & Bracket
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On all models, install the brake shoes. Refer to REAR BRAKE DRUM SHOES .
Bleed the brake system. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to the following:
- For 2002 models, see SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
- For 2003 models, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- For 2004 models, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT