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Knuckle/Strut Assembly: Installation

CAUTION: Chipping or scratching spring coating when handling front suspension coil spring can cause spring to fail.
  1. Install strut assembly into vehicle with strut assembly-to-body nuts. Tighten strut assembly-to-body nuts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.). Connect drive axle to front wheel hub. Connect outer tie rod to steering knuckle assembly. Connect ball joint to steering knuckle assembly.
  2. Install ball joint-to-knuckle/strut nut and ball joint cotter pin. Tighten ball joint-to-knuckle nut to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.). Connect ABS speed sensor electrical connector, if applicable. Connect brake caliper to knuckle/strut assembly. Install wheel. Install a new drive axle-to-hub caulking nut. Tighten drive axle-to-hub nut to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.). Loosen nut and retighten nut to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.). Then tighten nut an additional 60 degrees. Crimp caulking nut sleeve onto drive axle shaft.
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