FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

    A01GZKB

    1. Install the front lower ball joint LH to the front suspension lower arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

    2. Install a new clip.

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the splines of the steering knuckle LH and drive shaft assembly.

    2. A01H1LF

      Install the steering knuckle to the front lower ball joint with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      113 N*m  { 1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H061

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 1 suspension upper arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

  4. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H1TW

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 2 suspension upper arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GWC8

      Connect the tie rod to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01GZAI

      Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.

  7. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. A01GZ56

      Connect the front speed sensor connector.

    2. Install the sensor clamp to the steering knuckle LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the skid control sensor wire.

  8. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

    A01GXW6

    1. Connect the front suspension lower arm LH to the front lower ball joint with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

    2. Install a new clip.

  9. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GZTI

      Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A01H0M4

      Install the front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    A01H1ODE01

    Note

    Be sure to check the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    LH LEFT
    RH RIGHT

    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimum runout.

  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H03H

      Install the front disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle with 2 new bolts.

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the threaded parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.

      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the steering knuckle is made of aluminum.

    2. A01H20M

      Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01H1LRE01

      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  16. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM


    1. Check the suspension control system Click here.

  17. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight Click here.

  18. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA


    1. Adjust the object recognition camera Click here.