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Removal And Installation: AWD: Installation

NOTE:

Quadrofiglio model shown in illustration, base models similar.

  1. Position the hub and bearing and install the hub and bearing to knuckle mounting bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  2. Install the tension strut ball joint (1a) into the knuckle.
  3. Install a NEW  tension strut to knuckle mounting nut and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  4. Install the outer tie rod end to the knuckle and install a NEW  outer tie rod end to knuckle mounting nut and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  5. Install the halfshaft (1a) back into the hub and bearing (1b), engaging the splines.
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  6. Position the disc brake guard (1b) and install the brake guard to knuckle mounting bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the front strut assembly. Refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    NOTE:

    Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and must be discarded when removed. 

  9. Install a NEW  hub nut (1) and while a helper applies the brakes, tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
    NOTE:

    Do not use air tools on staking tool while staking hub nut. 

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  10. Using (special tool #10287, Tool, Front Hub Staking)align the leading cutting edge of tool with the channel on axle. Tighten fastener on staking tool with hand tools until the threads bottom out completely.
    NOTE:

    The hub nut must be staked as shown in illustration (1) in Correct Hub Nut Staking. Both edges must be split and bent into the shape shown in illustration (3). The staking must be in the opposite direction from the forward rotation of the wheel. 

    NOTE:

    Do not stake the hub nut as shown in Correct Hub Nut Staking (2). 

  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
  13. Preform a wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .