Wheel Hub And Knuckle: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal.
- Install knuckle with wheel hub.
  When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts. 114 - 133 N.m (11.6 - 13.6 kg-m, 84 - 98 ft-lb)
  
  Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of drive shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Wheel Bearing Lock Nut
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. 197 - 274 N.m (20 - 28 kg-m, 145 - 202 ft-lb) (QG18DE models). 255 - 333 N.m (26 - 33 kg-m, 188 - 245 ft-lb) (QR25DE models).
- Rotate wheel hub to check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
- Rotate wheel hub to check wheel bearing axial end play.
  Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
Fig 2: Checking Wheel Bearing Axial End Play
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.