Wheel Knuckle: Installation
- 1.
Position the wheel knuckle and install 2 new lower strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.- Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
- 2.
While supporting the halfshaft in a level position, install the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.
- 3.NOTE: Use care not to damage the ball joint seal while installing the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
Push the lower arm downward and install the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
- 4.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the lower ball joint stud from turning while installing the lower ball joint nut.
Using a crowfoot wrench, install the new lower ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
- 5.
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- 6.
Position the tie-rod end stud into the wheel knuckle and install a new tie-rod end nut.- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- 7.
Install the brake disc. REFER to Front Disc Brake .
- 8.NOTE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. Tighten the nut to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage occurs if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
- 9.NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- 10.
Install the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheels and Tires .