Front Suspension: Knuckle: Installation
- 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.
- Apply multipurpose type grease to the thrust washer, and install washer with chamfered side facing knuckle.
- 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.
- Install knuckle assembly.
- 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)
- 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)
- Install back plate.
- Install wheel speed sensor.
- Install torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar .
NOTE:
Adjust the trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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