Fusion AWD L4-2.3L (2008)
7. Install the brake caliper hose bolt.
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Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
8. Install the front and rear lower control arm nuts.
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Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
9. Using the special tool, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
10. CAUTION: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the
vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new front wheel hub nut.
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Tighten to 255 Nm (185 lb-ft).
11. Stake the new nut in line with the keyway to a recommended minimum depth of 1 mm (0.039 in) below the keyway diameter to engage the locking
feature.
