Knuckle, Steering: Installation

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Position the brake shield (1) on the knuckle (2).
Position the hub/bearing (4) on the knuckle (2), install the 3 hub bearing mounting bolts (3) and tighten to proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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Position the knuckle (2) on the lower ball joint and install the lower ball joint nut (3) and tighten to proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
If equipped with four wheel drive, install halfshaft (1) in the axle using care not to damage the seals, and through the hub/bearing. Verify halfshaft has engaged.

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Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to position the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
With the holding fixture holding the suspension at normal ride height, install the upper ball joint nut (4) and tighten to proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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Position the outer tie rod end (3) to the steering knuckle, install the nut (1) and tighten to proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
Route and attach speed sensor wiring to the knuckle.
Install the wheel speed sensor into the knuckle (2), install the mounting bolt (1) and tighten to proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
If equipped with four wheel drive, install the NEW halfshaft nut and tighten to proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL INSTALLATION .
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.