Front Knuckle/Hub Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza and 2002 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install transverse link ball joint to housing.CAUTION: Use new self-locking nut.
- While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt head, connect housing and strut.
- Install ABS sensor on housing (only vehicle equipped with ABS).
- Install disc rotor on the hub.
- Install disc brake caliper on the housing.
- Install front axle shaft.
- Connect stabilizer link.CAUTION: When connecting, DO NOT hit cap at the bottom of tie-rod end with hammer.NOTE: Tighten castle nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS , then tighten further within 60° until cotter pin hole is aligned with a slot in the nut.
- Connect the tie-rod end ball joint and knuckle arm with a castle nut, and insert the cotter pin into the tie-rod end. See Figure.CAUTION:
- Use a new axle nut.
- Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
- Be sure to tighten axle nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . DO NOT overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
- While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut and lock it securely.
- After tightening axle nut, lock it securely. See Fig 1.
- Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .