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Removal And Installation: Installation

NOTE:

DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY BOLTS UNTIL THE STEP STATES TO TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

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  1. Position the knuckle (5) in the strut and install the two strut lower bolts (1).
  2. Install the fore link outer bolt (4).
  3. Install the aft link outer bolt (2).
  4. Install the trailing link rear bolt (3).
  5. With a jack stand positioned beneath the knuckle assembly (5), lift the suspension up to. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Tighten the two strut lower bolts (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Tighten the fore link outer bolt (4) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Tighten the aft link outer bolt (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Tighten the trailing link rear bolt (3) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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  10. Position the splash shield (2) against the knuckle and install the splash shield bolts (1).
  11. Tighten the three splash shield bolts (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  12. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to HUB AND BEARING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRES & WHEELS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  15. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  16. Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .