Installation - Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual

FRONT AXLE 9
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal and note the
following:
1. Mount the front hub and knuckle to the driveshaft,
and then mount the knuckle to the lower arm ball
joint and to the shock absorber.
Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts
Tightening torque:
Knuckle to shock absorber
93-l 17 N.m (9.5-l 1.9 m-kg, 69-66 ft-lb)
Knuckle to lower arm ball joint
43-54 N.m (4.4-5.5 m-kg, 32-40 ft-lb)
2. Install the disc brake caliper assembly.
Tightening torque:
39-49 N.m (4.0-5.0 m-kg, 29-36 ft-lb)
3. Use a new driveshaft locknut, tighten it to the speci-
fied torque and stake it into the groove securely.
Tightenlng torque:
157-235 N.m
(16.0-24.0 m-kg, 116-174 R-lb)
Note
a) Do not use a pointed tool for staking.
b)rii; sure the wheel hub turns freely by
4. Install the tie-rod end to the knuckle and tighten
the nut.
Tightening torque:
29-44 Nsm (3.0-4.5 m-kg, 22-33 ft-lb)
Note
Use a new split pin.
5. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel lug nuts.
Tightening torque:
66-116 N.m (9.0-12.0 m-kg, 65-87 ft-lb)
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