Front Steering Knuckle - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position the brake shield (1) on the knuckle (2).
2. Position the hub/bearing (4) on the knuckle (2), install the 3 hub bearing mounting bolts (3) and tighten to 105 Nm (78 ft. lbs.).





3. Position the knuckle (2) on the lower ball joint and install the lower ball joint nut (3) and tighten to 230 Nm (170 ft. lbs.).
4. If equipped with four wheel drive, install half shaft (1) in the axle using care not to damage the seals, and through the hub/bearing. Verify half shaft has engaged.





5. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to position the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
6. With the holding fixture holding the suspension at normal ride height, install the upper ball joint nut (4) and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





7. Position the outer tie rod end (3) to the steering knuckle, install the nut (1) and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the brake rotor. Brake Rotor - Installation.
9. Route and attach speed sensor wiring to the knuckle.
10. Install the wheel speed sensor into the knuckle (2), install the mounting bolt (1) and tighten to 10.7 Nm (95 in. lbs.).
11. If equipped with four wheel drive, install the half shaft nut and tighten to 310 Nm (229 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Service and Repair.
13. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.