FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. for Nut Type A:


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

        Torque:
        123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

        Note


        • 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.

      2. Install a new clip.

        Note

        Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.

    3. for Nut Type B:


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

        Torque:
        123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

        Note


        • 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.

      2. Install a new cotter pin.

        Note

        Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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