Rear Suspension: Knuckle: Installation

Fig 1: Locating Components At Knuckle

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1 - TRAILING LINK

2 - CAMBER STRUT

3 - DUST SHIELD

4 - HUB

5 - AXLE NUT

6 - PARKING BRAKE CABLE

7 - TRACK BAR

8 - LOWER CONTROL ARM

9 - LATERAL LINK

Fig 2: Locating Camber Strut Bolts

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CAUTION: The rear axle halfshaft must be horizontal when tightening all nuts and bolts.

Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
Install the trailing link, nuts and bolts (1-2). (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/TOE LINK - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 3: Locating Trailing Link Bolts
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Install the trailing link nuts and bolts (1-2). (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/TRAILING LINK - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 4: Locating Lateral Link & Ball Joint Nut
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Install the lateral link nuts and bolts (1-2). (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/LATERAL LINK - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 5: Locating Track Bar Bolts
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Install the track bar nuts and bolts (1-2). (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/TRACK BAR - INSTALLATION) .
Install the lower control arm. (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/LOWER CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 6: Locating Rear Disc Brake Dust Shield Hex Bolts
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Install the rear disc brake dust shield by installing the bolts (1) to the rear hub assembly. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig 7: Locating Rear Halfshaft Nut
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Install the rear axle halfshaft to the rear hub assembly.
NOTE: A new halfshaft outer retaining nut must be used.
Install the rear axle halfshaft outer retaining nut (1). Tighten the halfshaft nut to 220 N.m (164 ft. lbs.).

Fig 8: Locating Rear Wheel Speed Sensor & Bolt
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Install the rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2). (Refer to BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable
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Install the parking brake cable (2). (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/CABLES - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 10: Identifying Parking Brake Shoe Assembly Components
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Install the parking brake shoe assembly (1-5). (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 11: Locating Rear Disc Brake Rotor
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Install the disc brake rotor (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 12: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
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Install the rear disc brake caliper and bolts (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .
Install the wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Check vehicle alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .