Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN L (2005)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
1. Install the ball joint (3) and the nut (4) to the steering knuckle (2).
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Tighten the nut to 103 Nm (76.0 ft. lbs.). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.
2. Install a NEW cotter pin (5) to the ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
3. Install the front wheel bearing and the disc brake shield to the steering knuckle.
Important: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts.
4. Install the following components to the lower side of the strut assembly:
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The steering knuckle
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The 2 bolts
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The 2 nuts
Important: Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
5. Install the outer tie rod and the nut to the steering knuckle.
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Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.
6. Install a NEW cotter pin to the tie rod ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
7. Install the front brake rotor.
8. Install a NEW drive shaft nut while an assistant applies the brakes.
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Tighten the nut to 216 Nm (159 ft. lbs.).
9. Stake the drive shaft nut into the slot on the wheel drive shaft.
10. Install the bolt (3) and the 2 nuts (1,2) to the control arm.
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Tighten the bolt and the 2 nuts to 89 Nm (65.6 ft. lbs.).
11. Tighten the nuts and the bolts on the lower side of the strut assembly.
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Tighten the nuts and bolts to 220 Nm (162.3 ft. lbs.).
12. If the vehicle has ABS, install the ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle.
13. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Measure the front wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary.
