Front Hub / Knuckle: Installation

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Install the hub and the knuckle assembly (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Lower Arm Mounting Bolts & Knuckle Assembly
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Install the strut lower mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque

140 ~ 160Nm (1400 ~ 1600Kgf.cm, 103.3 ~ 118lbf.ft)
Install the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque

100 ~ 120Nm (1000 ~ 1200Kgf.cm, 73.8 ~ 88.5lbf.ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
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Install the tie rod end ball joint (C) to the knuckle.
Tightening torque

45 ~ 60Nm (450 ~ 600Kgf.cm, 33.2 ~ 44.3lbf.ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Knuckle, Split Pin & Castle Nut
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1. Install the castle nut (B).
2. Install the split pin (A).
Install the wheel speed sensor (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor & Mounting Bolt
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Install the brake caliper (B), and then tighten the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque

50 ~ 60Nm (500 ~ 600Kgf.cm, 36.9 ~ 44.3lbf.ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Caliper Assembly & Mounting Bolts
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Install the washer (C), castle nut (B) and split pin (A) to the front hub.
Tightening torque

200 ~ 280Nm (2000 ~ 2800Kgf.cm, 147.5 ~ 206.6lbf.ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin, Castle Nut & Washer
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Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).
Tightening torque

90 ~ 110Nm (900 ~ 1100Kgf.cm, 66.4 ~ 81.2lbf.ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Strut Lower Arm Mounting Bolts & Knuckle Assembly
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then Install the front wheel and tire (A).