Installation

Front Ball Joint

INSTALLATION

1) Insert the ball joint into housing.

Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.

2) Install the ball joint into front arm.

Tightening torque (castle nut):
Front arm:
45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

3) Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° 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.

Tightening torque:
25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

5) Install the front wheels.