Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1375

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Rear Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'd)
10. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
• First install all the components, and lightly
tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when
connecting the knuckle.
• Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the
threaded section and tapered portion of the ball
joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, and the
threaded section and mating surface of the castle
nut.
• Torque the castle nut to the lower torque
specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
align the castle nut by loosening it.
• Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
• Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-5).
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