Lower Ball Joint: Installation

Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Nuts

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Clean the ball joint tapered bolt and the mounting hole of the steering knuckle.
Install the lower ball joint onto the steering knuckle and the lower control arm.
Install both nuts (1 and 2). Tighten to 105 N.m (77 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Dust Shield Hex Bolts
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Install the front disc brake dust shield by installing and tightening the three hex bolts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Rotor
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Install the front disc brake rotor (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Front Disc Brake Caliper
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Install the front disc brake caliper (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 5: Locating Front Spring
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Install the compressed front spring (1). (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 6: Locating Shock Absorber Bolt & Nut
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Install the front shock absorber bolt and nut (1). (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - INSTALLATION) .
Install the front wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .