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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the hub and bearing assembly into the steering knuckle.
    Fig 1: Installing Hub & Bearing Assembly
    G01419394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the wheel hub mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wheel hub mounting bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).

  3. Install the lower control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Control Arm Ball Stud To Steering Knuckle
    G01419395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the jackstand.
  5. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering Systems.
  6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01419396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR and FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Check the front wheel toe and adjust as necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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