Front Knuckle/Hub Assembly: Installation

1. Temporarily tighten the front axle to front strut.
2. Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
3. Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
4. Install the transverse link ball joint to housing.
5. While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.
   CAUTION: When connecting, DO NOT hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod with hammer.
6. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with a castle nut.
7. Tighten the castle nut to specification and tighten further within 60° until pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bend the cotter pin to lock.
8. Install the disc rotor on hub.
9. Install the disc brake caliper on housing.
10. Connect the stabilizer link.
11. Using the axle shaft installer and adapter, pull the front drive shaft into place. See Fig 1.
    CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specification. DO NOT overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
12. While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to specification and lock it securely. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
13. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely. See Fig 2.
14. Install the ABS sensor on housing.
15. Install the wheel and tighten wheel to specification.

Fig 1: Pulling Front Axle Shaft Into Place

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Fig 2: Locking Axle Nut Securely

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