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.

Base Vehicle:

9. Position the stabilizer bar and install the stabilizer link assembly, retaining bolt, nut, washers, sleeve and rubber bushings. Tighten the retaining nut until 10.8mm (0.43 inch) of the bolt threads extend beyond the nut.
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.