626 L4-2000 1998cc (1983)
Fig. 11 Pressing knuckle to front hub. 1984-87 626
6.
Position front hub and disc plate assembly and the knuckle as shown, Fig. 11, place tool 49G030728 or equivalent against wheel bearing inner
race and, using press, press knuckle to front hub until edge of wheel bearing contacts wheel hub. Center part that supports front hub must be
aligned with center of spindle.
Installation
1.
Mount front hub and knuckle to driveshaft, then mount knuckle to lower arm ball joint and shock absorber. Torque knuckle to shock absorber
bolts to 69-86 ft.lbs. and the knuckle to ball joint bolt to 32-40 ft.lbs.
2.
While checking wheel bearing preload, tighten driveshaft locknut as follows:
a. Manually tighten new driveshaft locknut.
b. Attach pull scale to front hub wheel stud and measure rotation starting torque when no preload is applied to wheel bearing.
c. Temporarily attach caliper assembly, depress brake pedal to secure disc plate and torque locknut to 116-124 ft.lbs.
d. Remove caliper assembly, then measure front hub rotation torque, ensuring it does not exceed 4.4 lbs. on 1984-86 models or .44 lb. on 1987
models when no preload is applied.
e. Connect magnet base to shock absorber and dial gage connected to magnet base to wheel hub, then push and pull wheel hub in axial direction
to measure axial play of wheel bearing. If play exceeds .0079 inch (.2 mm), replace wheel bearing.
3.
Install caliper assembly, torquing upper bolt to 12-18 ft.lbs. and the lower bolt to 14-22 ft.lbs.
4.
Connect flexible hose to shock absorber and attach clip.
5.
Align driveshaft locknut with driveshaft groove and crimp securely. Do not use pointed object to crimp locknut. Ensure at least .16 inch (4
mm) of tip of nut is in groove.
6.
Mount stabilizer bar control link to lower arm. Torque nut to 9-13 ft.lbs. and ensure 1 inch (25.5 mm) of thread is exposed.
7.
Mount tie rod end to knuckle, torquing to 22-33 ft.lbs.
8.
Install wheel, torquing lug nuts to 65-87 ft.lbs.
