Rear Suspension

Knuckle Replacement (cont'd)

18-31  

  1. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
  • First install all the suspension components, and lightly tighten bolts and nuts, then place a floor jack under the trailing arm and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening bolts and nuts to the specified torque values.
  • Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and adjusting cam (B) with the marked positions when tightening.
  • Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
  • Tighten all the mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
  • Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
  • After tightening the spindle nut, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
  • Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the hub and the inside of the brake disc.
  • Use a new hub cap on reassembly.
  • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
  • Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-4).