STEERING KNUCKLE (for 2WD) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart ( Click here).


  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GIA5

      Install the front axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      65 N*m  { 663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GM2P

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 1 suspension upper arm LH and front No. 2 suspension upper arm LH with the nuts.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

  3. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GHOG

      Connect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to 60° more.

  4. CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GM42

      Install the bottom side of the front shock absorber assembly LH to the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH. Then insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle and temporarily install it with the nut.

      Torque:
      108 N*m  { 1101 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GJW2

      Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      84 N*m  { 857 kgf*cm, 62 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

  6. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GILO

      Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GHYM

      Connect the No. 1 suspension lower arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to 60° more.

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the tie rod LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A01GI2R

      Install the front disc brake dust cover LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    A01GMBGE01

    Note

    Be sure to check the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    LH LEFT
    RH RIGHT

    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GLC2

      Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the new 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.

      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the steering knuckle is made of aluminum.

    2. A01GJTP

      Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  12. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR LH


    1. Connect the speed sensor connector to the speed sensor.

      Note


      • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.

      • Do not twist the speed sensor wire.

    2. A01GK0K

      Install the speed sensor wire to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment ( Click here).

  15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal ( Click here).

  16. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  17. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here