Tracker 4WD V6-2.5L VIN 4 (2001)
7. Install the 2 nuts (2) and the 2 bolts (1) to the strut bracket.
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Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 95 Nm (69 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the jack from the lower control arm.
9. Install a new nut to the lower control arm ball stud.
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Tighten the nut to 60 Nm (43.5 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the tie rod (3) to the knuckle (2).
11. Install a new tie rod nut (1).
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Tighten the nut to 43 Nm (31.5 ft. lbs.).
12. Coat the wheel spindle mating surface (2) and the wheel knuckle mating surface (1) with General Motors Sealer, GM P/N 1052366, or the
equivalent.
13. Fill the recess in the wheel spindle (2) with 10 g (0.4 oz.) of wheel bearing lubricant, GM P/N 1051344, or the equivalent.
14. Install the wheel spindle (2) to the knuckle (1).