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Front Suspension: Removal: Installation: Overview

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Wheel Speed Sensor
GC0026763Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Install the hub bearing (3) to the knuckle.
  2. Install the hub bearing to knuckle and the 3 bolts then tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
  3. Install the wheel speed sensor (Refer to BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INSTALLATION) .
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor nut (2).
    Fig 2: Disc Brake Rotor Hub & O-Ring
    GC0026766Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ROTOR
    2 - O-RING
  5. Install the brake rotor (1) (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 3: Caliper Adapter
    GC0026765Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CALIPER ADAPTER
    2 - KNUCKLE
    3 - CALIPER ADAPTER BOLTS
    4 - ROTOR
  6. Install the brake caliper adaptor (1) (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Caliper
    GC0026764Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Install the caliper (1) (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .
  8. Install the wheel and tire assembly (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.


Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts
GC0026775Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
2 - BOLTS
  1. Position the lower suspension arm into the cradle.
  2. Install the rear bolts (2) and flag nuts (3) to secure the lower control arm (1) to the frame, Tighten the bolts (3) to 88 N.m (65 ft lbs).
  3. Install the nut and bolt for the front of the lower control arm, Tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft lbs).
    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Tie Rod End & Clevis Bolt
    GC0026784Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: Orientation of the flag bolt is critical Flag and head of the bolt (7) must be installed on the forward side of the lower control arm. 
  4. Install the lower clevis bolt at the lower control arm and tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft lbs).
  5. Install the stabilizer link (6) at the lower control arm and tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft lbs).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper Ball Joint At Knuckle
    GC0026767Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Install the steering knuckle (3) to the upper ball joint (2) and tighten the nut (4) to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.) (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/KNUCKLE - INSTALLATION) .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Perform wheel alignment (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
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