Section 82 (Suspension System): Front: Knuckle: Installation: Knuckle

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Install the steering knuckle on the lower ball joint stud.
Install the lower ball joint nut. Tighten to 170 N.m (125 ft. lbs.)

Fig 1: Strut, Stabilizer Links And Fasteners
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Install the lower strut (1) and bolts (2) to the steering knuckle. Tighten the bolts (2) to 140 N.m (103 ft. lbs.) Plus an additional 120° turn.

Fig 2: Disc Brake Rotor
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Install the rotor (3) to the hub/bearing.
Install the rotor set screw (1). Tighten to 22 N.m (16 in. lbs.). Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor, Nut And Knuckle
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Install the wheel speed sensor (1) and nut (2) to the knuckle (3).

Fig 4: Disc Brake Caliper
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Install the disc brake caliper adapter with the brake caliper assembly (4) and tighten the bolts (1) to 80 N.m (59 ft. lbs.) Plus an additional 40° turn. Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig 5: Tie Rod Components
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Install the outer tie rod end (3) and shield (5) to the steering knuckle (6) and tighten the nut (4) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.) Plus an additional 60° turn.
Install the front wheels. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Check and set toe if necessary. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .