Wheel Knuckle: Installation
- Clean the components.
- Install the wheel hub.
- Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
- Install the brake disc dust shield.
- Tighten the 4 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- With assistance, install the wheel knuckle.
- Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
- Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
- Secure the stabilizer bar link.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
- Tighten the lower arm ball joint retaining nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
- Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).
- Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
- Make sure the brake disc and hub mating surfaces are clean.
- Install the brake disc.
- Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
- Install the brake caliper and anchor plate.
- Clean the brake caliper anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
- Tighten the bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
- Tighten the new halfshaft retaining nut to 230 Nm (170 lb.ft).
- Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
- Install the wheel speed sensor.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle.
- Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
- Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.
- Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
CAUTION:
The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.
CAUTION:
Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.
CAUTION:
Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.