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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
  2. Install the bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the knuckle.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 122 N.m (90 lb ft) 

    Fig 1: Strut To Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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  3. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  4. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to the knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Install the front axle shaft bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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