Durango 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Front Steering Knuckle - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The ball joint stud tapers must be CLEAN and DRY before installing the knuckle. Clean the stud tapers with mineral spirits to
remove dirt and grease.
1. Install the hub/bearing to the steering knuckle and tighten the bolts (1) to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the knuckle (1) onto the upper and lower ball joints.
3. Install the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the lower ball joint nut (3). Tighten the nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the hydraulic jack from the lower suspension arm (2).
6. Install the tie rod end and tighten the nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the front halfshaft (2) into the hub/bearing 4X4 only.
8. Install the the halfshaft nut and tighten to 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.) 4X4 only.
9. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Installation and brake shield, rotor and caliper See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc
Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Brake Rotor - Installation.
