Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Install steering knuckle on ball joint stud. Install steering knuckle to lower ball joint attaching bolt and nut into steering knuckle. Tighten the
attaching bolt to a torque of 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Position steering knuckle into strut assembly.
CAUTION: The strut assembly to steering knuckle bolts are serrated were they go through strut assembly and steering knuckle. When installing
bolts, turn nuts onto bolts DO NOT TURN BOLTS IN STEERING KNUCKLE. If bolts are turned damage to steering knuckle will result.
3. Install the strut assembly to steering knuckle attaching bolts. Install nuts on attaching bolts. Tighten the strut to steering knuckle attaching bolt nuts
to a torque of 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
CAUTIONS:
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Hub and bearing assembly mounting surfaces on steering knuckle and halfshaft must be smooth and completely free of foreign material or
nicks.
