SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
3.
Remove the bolts attaching the bearing hub and park brake assembly to the knuckle.
4.
Install the bearing hub and park brake assembly and the bolts on the new knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).
5.
Remove the nuts from the bolts that attach the lower control arm to the frame.
Important:
On Corvette models, the clearance for removal of the left side front bolt is limited, however it can be removed.
6.
Position the new control arm to the frame and install the bolts and nuts. DO NOT tighten at this time.
7.
Install the lower ball joint stud in the knuckle and install a NEW nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft), and then an additional 210 degrees.
8.
Install the drive axle into the bearing hub.
9.
Install the upper ball joint stud to the knuckle and install the retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft), and then an additional 180 degrees.
10.
Carefully raise the lower control arm.
11.
On Corvette models, install the height adjuster bolt and nut
Tighten
Tighten the nut until the correct amount of threads (recorded earlier) are visible. Install the snap ring.
12.
Install the large nut on the drive axle.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 160 Nm (118 lb ft).
13.
Position the lower shock mount to the lower control arm and install the fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt (not the nut) to 220 Nm (162 lb ft).
14.
On Corvette models, position the stabilizer bar to the lower control arm and install the nut.
Tighten
Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb ft).
15.
Attach the park brake cable to the adjuster, position the park brake cable bracket to the knuckle, and install the two bolts.
Tighten
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
16.
Connect the outer tie rod to the knuckle and install the nut.
Tighten
