Integrated Wheel End (IWE): Installation

NOTE: Do not dislodge the IWE seal spring when installing the IWE on halfshaft outboard end or component damage may occur.

Install the IWE onto the halfshaft outboard end making sure the IWE splines line up to the outboard halfshaft splines.

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NOTE: Allow the wheel knuckle to swing outward while keeping the halfshaft pushed inward.

Once clearance is available, install the halfshaft outboard end into the wheel knuckle hub bearing.

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Connect the upper ball joint and install a new nut.
Torque:

46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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Connect the tie rod and install a new nut.
Torque:

85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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Position the front brake flexible hose bracket and install the bolt.
Torque:

22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Position the harness and connect the wheel speed sensor harness.

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1. Position the wheel speed sensor wire and clip the 2 wheel speed sensor wire retainers.
2. Clip the wheel speed sensor wire to the brake hose.
3. Install the wheel speed sensor wire bracket bolt.
  Torque:
  
  106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Using a hand vacuum pump apply and hold 24 in Hg of vacuum to the IWE actuator through the large port on IWE to retract the actuator.

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Install the IWE-to-wheel knuckle retaining bolts.
Torque:

106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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NOTE: Measure the depth of the CV shaft threaded end to the inner bearing race (shown in illustration). The minimum depth is 15.5 mm (0.61 in). If the depth is less than 15.5 mm (0.61 in) rotate the CV shaft to clear a binding condition between the IWE and CV splines. Installing the axle nut and tightening without the proper depth of protrusion will result in damage to the IWE.

Measure the CV shaft threaded end to the inner bearing race.

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NOTE: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the wheel hub nut or component damage may occur.

NOTE: With vacuum still applied to the IWE.
- Install the new the axle nut.
  Torque:
  
  30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Verify free rotation of the hub with no CV joint rotation. No clicking or grinding noise should be present.
- Release vacuum and rotate bearing slightly to engage actuator (may hear single click when IWE system engages). Verify hub and CV joint rotate together.
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NOTE: If the dust cap to bearing interface is damaged, damaged parts must be replaced.

Install the dust cap.

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Insert the vacuum tubes from the IWE.

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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Position the ride height sensor arm bracket and install the bolt.

Torque:

177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Install the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
NOTE: If equipped with continuous controlled damping (CCD) suspension.

Calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.