Axle Hub Assembly: Installation
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- Install hub and knuckle. See Figure .
- Install front strut-to-hub and knuckle bolt and nut.
- Install axle shaft.
- Reconnect tie rod end to knuckle.
- Reconnect lower arm ball joint to knuckle.
- Install stabilizer bar so that the protruding length of the stabilizer bar mounting bolt is as shown. See Fig 1 .
- Be sure to install the axle shaft washer as shown. See Fig 2 .
- Using End Yoke Holder (MB990767), tighten the axle shaft nut. See Fig 2 .
- Install brake disc. See Figure .
- Install caliper assembly.
- For vehicle with ABS, install front ABS speed sensor. See Figure .
- Check ball joint dust cover. See BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- For all vehicles, tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE:
Before securely tightening the axle shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.