Installation

Tools required:
Description and Tool Number
Tie Rod End Separator ... T85M-3395-A

Removing Hub.:

1. Position the front hub/steering knuckle assembly over the halfshaft and into the strut.

Position Ball Joint Through Steering Knuckle:

2. Install the steering knuckle to strut retaining bolts and nuts. Tighten the retaining nuts to 93-117 N.m (69-86 lb-ft).
3. Position the lower control arm ball joint through the steering knuckle and install the clamp bolt and nut. Tighten the clamp bolt to 43-54 N.m (32-40 lb-ft).

Install Brake Caliper:

4. Position the brake caliper over the rotor and install the retaining bolts. Tighten to 39-49 N.m (29-36 lb-ft).
5. Install the U-clip on the caliper flex line.
6. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut. Tighten to 157-235 N.m (116-174 lb-ft).

Stake The Halfshaft:

7. Stake the halfshaft attaching nut using a cold chisel with the cutting edge rounded.

CAUTION: If the nut splits or cracks after staking, it must be replaced with a new nut.

Connect Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle:

8. Connect the tie rod to the steering knuckle arm and install the retaining nut. Tighten to 29-44 N.m (22-33 lb-ft) and install a new cotter pin.

NOTE: If the slots in the nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the ball joint stud, tighten the nut for proper alignment. Never loosen the nut.

Turbo Vehicle:

9. Position stabilizer bar and install retaining nut. Tighten to 40-55 N.m (30-41lb-ft).
10. Install the wheel and the tire assembly.
11. Tighten wheel lug nuts to 90-120 N.m (65-88 lb-ft).
12. Lower vehicle.