FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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      Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      133 N*m  { 1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf }

    3. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, align the holes by tightening the nut as necessary up to an additional 60°.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  8. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  12. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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