Front Knuckle/Hub Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Temporarily tighten the front axle to front strut.
- Insert the front drive shaft into front axle.
- Temporarily tighten the axle nut.
- Install the transverse link ball joint to housing.
- While aligning the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt head, tighten the housing and strut using a new self-locking nut.CAUTION: When connecting, DO NOT hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod with hammer.
- Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle arm with castle nut.
- Tighten the castle nut to specification and tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in nut. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bend the cotter pin to lock.
- Install the disc rotor on hub.
- Install the disc brake caliper on housing.CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
- Connect the stabilizer link.
- Using the axle shaft installer, pull the front drive shaft into place. See Fig 1.CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specification. DO NOT overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
- While depressing the brake pedal, tighten new axle nut to specification and lock it securely. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely. See Fig 2.
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.
- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specification.