Steering Knuckle: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Subaru BRZ. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The following procedure is for LH side.
- Perform the same procedures for the RH and LH side.
- Installation of steering knuckle LH
- Install the steering knuckle LH with 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.
Standard value: T=155N.m {1581kgf.cm} {114.3ft.lbf}
- Install the steering knuckle LH with 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.
- Installation of front suspension lower arm ASSY LH
- Install the front suspension lower arm ASSY LH with the nut.
Standard value: T=51N.m {520kgf.cm} {37.6ft.lbf}
- Install a new cotter pin.
- Install the front suspension lower arm ASSY LH with the nut.
- Installation of tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH
- Install the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.
Standard value: T=27N.m {275kgf.cm} {19.9ft.lbf}
- Install a new cotter pin.
CAUTION: When aligning the clip holes after tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut further but within 60°. - Install the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.
- Installation of disc brake dust cover FR LH
- Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with 3 bolts.
Standard value: T=18N.m {184kgf.cm} {13.3ft.lbf}
- Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with 3 bolts.
- Installation of front axle hub & bearing ASSY LH (Refer to INSTALLATION )
- Inspection and adjustment of front wheel alignment (Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
- VDC sensor mid point setting (Refer to WORK SUPPORT )