FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  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.

    2. A01IQKR

      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


    1. A01IT7GE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. A01INGW

      Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      240 N*m  { 2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or the magnet rotor of the hub and bearing.

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


    1. A01INYS

      Connect the suspension lower arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not angle past full bound or full rebound when bushing is tightened.

  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01IQ98

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

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Tighten the nut up to an additional 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01IRDQE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

  6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01IQZ1

      Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01IR6F

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

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01IR2D

      Install the front speed sensor wire and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt, and attach the clamp.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor wire bracket.

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor wire when installing it.

    2. A01IQCT

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

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

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor wire when installing the front speed sensor

  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new 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. A01ITYP

      Using a 30 mm socket wrench, temporarily install the axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      for Gasoline Engine
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }
      for Diesel Engine
      292 N*m  { 2978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  12. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. w/o VSC:

      Check the speed sensor signal Click here.

    2. w/ VSC:

      Check the speed sensor signal Click here.

  13. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.