Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts which connect the strut to the knuckle.
Tighten Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 123N.m(90 lb ft).
- Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
- Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
- Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly.
- Lower the vehicle.