STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with a castle nut and new clip.

      Torque:
      87 N*m  { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      69 N*m  { 704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      69 N*m  { 704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft boot.

  4. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


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

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

    2. Install a new clip.

  5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


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      Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. Connect the front lower ball joint assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. Using the socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

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

      Note


      • Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.

      • Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.

      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged.

  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)


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      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.

  10. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR (for 2WD)


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

      Note

      Do not twist the sensor wire.

  11. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)


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      Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      for bolt A
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }
      for bolt B
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

      • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.

  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC (for 17 inch Front Disc Brake)

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    Note

    The front disc has an identification mark. Check the identification mark when installing the disc.


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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  13. INSTALL FRONT DISC (for 18 inch Front Disc Brake)

    Note


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      The front disc needs to be installed to the correct side of the vehicle. There is an "L", indicating the disc for the left wheel, or an "R", indicating the disc for the right wheel, engraved on the inside of the disc in the position shown in the illustration.

    • There is pink paint, indicating the disc for the left wheel, or green paint, indicating the disc for the right wheel, on the surface of the front disc in the position shown in the illustration.

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    *a Inner Disc
    *b Outer Disc
    *c Disc Identification Paint

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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  16. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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