Altima SE L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1997)
6. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool.
7. Remove knuckle from transverse link.
8. Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
1. Install knuckle with wheel hub.
NOTE:
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Replace strut lower mounting nuts.
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When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts while tightening nuts. Tighten to 118 - 147 Nm (87 - 108 ft. lbs.).
2. Apply oil to threaded portion of drive shaft and both sides of plain washer. Tighten the tie-rod ball joint nut to 29 - 39 Nm (22 - 29 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to 235 - 314 Nm (174 - 231 ft. lbs.)
4. Check wheel bearing axial end play. Axial end play should be 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less.