Installation Procedure

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Install the steering knuckle (2) to the vehicle.
Install the upper ball joint. Refer to Upper Ball Joint Replacement .
Install the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the park brake cable retaining bolt (3) to the steering knuckle.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
Install the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement .

Fig 2: Park Brake Cable Retaining Bolt
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Install the outer tie rod retaining nut to the steering knuckle.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).
Install the outer tie rod retaining bracket (2).
Tighten

Tighten the bracket to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) .

Fig 3: Outer Tie Rod Retaining Bracket
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