Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install Installer (2), Special Tool 9964-1, and Installer (4), Special Tool 9964-2 on Remover/Installer (5), Special Tool 8441-1. Place a new ball joint (stem down) into Installer 9964-2.
2. Position the assembly onto the knuckle as shown, then hand tighten the screw-drive.
3. Using hand-tools, tighten the screw-drive forcing the ball joint (3) into the knuckle (1). Continue to install the ball joint until the flange on the ball joint comes to a stop against the bottom of the knuckle.
4. Loosen the screw-drive and remove the tools.

5. Install a NEW snap-ring into the groove in the ball joint using a drift punch.




6. Slide the hub and bearing in the knuckle (2) onto the splines of the half shaft outer C/V joint (1).
7. Insert the lower ball joint stud into the mounting hole in the lower control arm.
8. Install a NEW ball joint stud nut (4). Tighten the nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the knuckle (4). Install the mounting screw (2) and tighten it to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).
10. Install the routing clip (1) securing the wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle (4).
11. Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. Brake Rotor - Installation





12. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the half shaft outer C/V joint.
13. Install the hub nut (1) on the end of the half shaft (2) and snug it.
14. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub from rotating, tighten the hub nut (3) to 132 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).





15. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Service and Repair