Installation

1. Place knuckle in strut and install fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Do not torque fasteners at this time.

2. Install lateral link onto knuckle with fastener.

IMPORTANT: Do not torque fastener at this time.

3. Place trailing arm (with bushings) into knuckle and install nut.

IMPORTANT: Do not torque fastener at this time.





4. Install trailing arm into body and secure with fasteners.
- Torque: 120 Nm (89 lb ft)
5. Torque trailing arm-to-knuckle fastener nut.
- Torque: 100 Nm(74 Bulbs.)





6. Torque lateral link-to-knuckle fastener.
- Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb ft)

IMPORTANT: With strut-to-knuckle fasteners installed but not tightened, push bottom of strut inward while tightening fasteners.

7. Torque strut-to-knuckle fasteners.
- Torque: 170 Nm (126 lb ft)
8. Join hub, brake backing plate, and knuckle with four fasteners. Torque to specifications.
- Torque: 85 Nm (63 lb ft)
9. Install brake rotor.





10. Install caliper onto knuckle and secure with two fasteners.
- Torque: 85 Nm (63 lb ft)
11. Install electrical connector to ABS wheel speed sensor.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel lug nuts to loosen in service.

12. Position wheel onto hub.
13. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.
- Torque: 140 Nm (103 lb ft)
14. Lower vehicle from hoist.
15. Perform vehicle wheel alignment. (Refer to Alignment.)