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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
  2. Install the bolts which connect the strut to the knuckle.

    Tighten  Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 123N.m(90 lb ft).

  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 knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Knuckle
    G01499530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.