Installation

Front Ball Joint

INSTALLATION

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

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





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

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

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 stabilizer bracket.

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





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

4) Install the front wheels.