Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the wheel bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .



3. Remove the outer tie rod to knuckle nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
4. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .



5. Remove the strut to steering knuckle nuts and bolts.
6. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the steering knuckle to the strut assembly and if applicable the ABS harness bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

2. Guide the axle through the steering knuckle.



3. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
4. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

Tighten

1. Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
2. Using the J 45059 , turn the nut an additional 180 degrees.
3. Verify the torque to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
5. Install the wheel bearing, brake rotor, brake caliper and front wheels. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Road test the vehicle in order to verify alignment. If a lead or pull is present refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .