Installation

Lower Ball-Joint/Dust Boot Installation

1. Position the dust boot over the lower ball-joint and, using an appropriate tool, press down on the tool to secure the dust boot to the lower balljoint.

2. Position the lower ball-joint into the lower control arm and secure it with the nuts. Tighten the nuts to 93-117 N.m (69-86 lb-ft).

3. Position the lower ball-joint into the steering knuckle and secure it with the nut and bolt. Tighten the nut to 43-59 N.m (32-43 lb-ft). Apply Loctite 290 or equivalent thread locking compound to the nut and bolt threads.