Ball Joint: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering knuckle with axle hub.
2. Remove the lower ball joint by performing the following.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
b. Remove the cotter pin and nut.





c. Using the 09628-62011 SST, remove the lower ball joint.
3. Inspect the ball joint for rotation condition, performing the following.





a. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth five times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the fifth turn. The turning torque is 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (8.7 - 30 inch lbs.).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower ball joint.





a. Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
b. Install a new cotter pin.





2. Using the 0931-60011 (09316-00011 , 09316 - 00041),09608-32010 SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.

NOTE: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and steering knuckle.

3. Install the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
4. Check the ABS speed sensor signal and the front wheel alignment.