Ball Joint: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the clip and nut from the tie rod end.
Torque: 59 Nm (600 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)





b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the lower ball joint.
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3. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
4. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 162 Nm (1,645 kgf-cm, 119 ft. lbs.)





b. Using SST, disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm.
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c. Remove the lower ball joint from lower suspension arm.

INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION





a. Flip the ball joint stud back and 4 - 5 times before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 3 - 5 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque (turning): 0.5 - 3.5 Nm (5 - 36 kgf-cm, 4.5 - 31 inch lbs.)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment.