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Front Suspension: Knuckle: Installation

  1. Apply appropriate amount of multipurpose type grease to the new bearing (Approx. 5 g) and install needle bearing by using installer J-36838 and J-8092.
    Fig 1: Installing Needle Bearing
    G02800170Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply multipurpose type grease to the thrust washer, and install washer with chamfered side facing knuckle.
  3. Use a new oil seal, and apply multipurpose type grease to the area surrounded by the lip (Approx. 2 g). Then use installer J-41468 and J-8092 to install oil seal. After fitting the oil seal to the installer, drive it to the knuckle using a hammer or bench press until the tool front face contacts with the thrust washer.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal
    G02800171Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  4. Install knuckle assembly.
  5. Install upper ball joint and tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.

    Torque:  98 N.m (72 lb ft)

  6. Install lower ball joint and tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.

    Torque:  147 N.m (108 lb ft)

  7. Install back plate.
  8. Install wheel speed sensor.
  9. Install torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar  .
NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .