Steering Knuckle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, and 1997 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new grease seal into steering knuckle. Lubricate seal lips. Set steering knuckle in place. Install steering knuckle onto strut assembly but do not tighten bolts. Install steering knuckle onto ball joint stud. Tighten ball joint stud nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Install hub and bearing assembly. At steering knuckle and strut assembly, align reference marks made during removal. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.