Wheel Knuckle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 1.
Position the wheel knuckle and install 2 new lower strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.- Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
- 2.
While supporting the halfshaft in a level position, install the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.
- 3.NOTE: Use care not to damage the ball joint seal while installing the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
Push the lower arm downward and install the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
- 4.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nut.
Using a crowfoot wrench, install the new lower ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 210 Nm (155 lb-ft).
- 5.
If equipped with dynamic suspension, connect the suspension height sensor arm bracket to the lower control arm and install the new bracket bolt.- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- 7.
Position the tie-rod end stud into the wheel knuckle and install a new tie-rod end nut.- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- 8.
Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to Front Disc Brake .
- 9.NOTE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Using the previously removed hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the hub nut.
- 10.NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- 11.
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires .