Remove the lower arm A mounting nut (B) and washer (C) from the knuckle. Remove the trailing arm mounting self-locking nuts (D) from the knuckle. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle connecting hole, and the threaded section and mating surface of the castle nut. First install all the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values. Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. |