Fig. 193. Unclamping the clamping spline of the steering knuckle
- insert the steering knuckle into the suspension and install it over the underside of the shock absorber strut, if necessary, reopen the clamping slot in the manner described above (the Allen key must be inserted as shown in Fig. 193);
Fig. 192. Location of the shock absorber strut-steering knuckle connection clamp bolt
- insert the clamping bolt into the hole shown in Fig. 192, screw the nut on the other side and tighten to a torque of 85 Nm;
- insert the drive shaft into the wheel bearing and steering knuckle as described in the relevant subsection, while inserting the drive shaft from the inside through the steering knuckle and putting it on the outside of the wheel hub flange;
- secure the wishbone to the steering knuckle and insert the clamp bolt from the back with the head down (don't forget about the cover designed to protect the ball joint from damage);
- if necessary, slightly open the clamping slot by inserting the pin into the steering knuckle (the pin is inserted into the steering knuckle from below), tighten the nut to a torque of 83 N·m, for which place a torque wrench on the nut and hold the bolt (the bolt must be precisely inserted into the groove of the shank of the bolt with a ball head);
- install the ABS sensor (if available) and tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 10 Nm;
- attach the tie rod to the steering gear lever and tighten the nut to a torque of 37 Nm (be sure to replace the nut);
- install the disc brake caliper, tightening the bolts to 120 Nm;
Fig. 188. Loosening of shock absorber strut fastening in engine compartment
- attach the shock absorber strut to the upper stop, tighten the nuts shown in Fig. 188 to a torque of 46 N·m;
- install the wheel brake disc, wheel and lower the car onto the wheels;
- install the drive shaft as described in the relevant subsection, tighten the shaft nut to a torque of 340 Nm, tighten the wheel nuts to a torque of 85 Nm.
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