Knuckle, Steering, AWD: Installation

NOTE:

Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.

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If hub and bearing and dust shield needs to be installed on knuckle, perform following:
1. Slide shield (3) onto rear of hub and bearing.
2. Slide hub and bearing into knuckle (1), lining up mounting holes in hub and bearing with those in shield and knuckle.
3. Install the four hub and bearing to knuckle bolts (2), and tighten bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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Place knuckle over lower ball joint stud and guide hub and bearing onto axle half shaft.
Start NEW lower control arm to knuckle nut (2). Do not tighten at this time.
CAUTION:
It is important to tighten nut as described in following step to avoid damaging ball stud joint.

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Install the upper ball joint through the knuckle, and tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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CAUTION:
It is important to tighten nut as described in following step to avoid damaging ball stud joint.
Tighten lower control arm to knuckle nut (4). Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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CAUTION:
It is important to tighten nut as described in following step to avoid damaging ball stud joint.
Install the outer tie rod end (2) through the knuckle (4), and tighten nut to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install brake rotor, then disc brake caliper and adapter assembly. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .

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NOTE:
Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.
Install hub nut (1) on end of axle half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install wheel speed sensor head into knuckle and install wheel speed sensor to knuckle screw (2), and tighten screw to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Attach wheel speed sensor cable routing clip (1) to the knuckle.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir as necessary.
Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .