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Steering Knuckle

Fig 1: View Of Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts
GC0011121Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
CAUTION: The ball joint stud tapers must be CLEAN and DRY before installing the knuckle. Clean the stud tapers with mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease.
  1. Install the hub/bearing to the steering knuckle and tighten the bolts (1) to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Steering Knuckle
    GC0011125Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Install the knuckle (1) onto the upper and lower ball joints.
  3. Install the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the lower ball joint nut (3). Tighten the nut to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  5. Remove the hydraulic jack from the lower suspension arm (2).
  6. Install the tie rod end and tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: View Of Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts
    GC0011121Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Install the front halfshaft (2) into the hub/bearing 4X4 only  .
  8. Install the halfshaft nut and tighten to 251 N.m (185 ft. lbs.) 4X4 only  .
  9. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped (refer to INSTALLATION ) and brake shield, rotor and caliper ( refer to INSTALLATION ).
  10. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  12. Perform a wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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