Installation

Front Ball Joint

INSTALLATION
1) Install the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
^ Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
^ Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.





2) Install the ball joint into front arm.
Tightening torque:
39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
3) Retighten the castle nut further up to 60 degrees until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut. Then, insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
4) Install the stabilizer bracket.

NOTE:
The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.





5) Install the front wheels.