CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the front lower ball joint assembly to the front axle assembly with the nut.
| 133 N*m | 1356 kgf*cm | 98 ft.*lbf |
Do not apply lubricants to the ball joint stud taper and threads.
Remove any foreign matter from the contact surface of the steering knuckle and ball joint stud taper.
Install a new cotter pin.
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY