Installation

INSTALLATION

1) Install the ball joint assembly to the housing assembly - front axle.

CAUTION:
^ Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
^ Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the housing assembly - front axle and the stepped section of ball joint are in contact.





Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.10 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

2) Install the ball joint assembly to the front arm assembly.
(1) Connect the ball joint assembly to the front arm assembly.

Tightening torque:
39 Nm (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

(2) Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
(3) Insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
3) Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing.

CAUTION:
Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.





Tightening torque:
25 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

4) Install the front wheels.

Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)