Installation Procedure

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Install the steering knuckle to the lower control arm ball stud.

Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm Ball Stud-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
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Install a new lower control arm ball stud retaining nut. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm Ball Stud-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
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Install the upper control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle.
Install a new upper control arm ball stud retaining nut. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .

Fig 3: View Of Brake Hose Bracket-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts
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Install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle retaining bolts.

Fig 4: View Of Outer Tie Rod & Steering Knuckle
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Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Install the outer tie rod retaining nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD) or Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (RWD) .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.