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Ball Joint Replacement: Procedure

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

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    NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  2. Loosen the bolt & nut after removing the pin (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6 lb-ft)

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    NOTE: Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle.
  3. Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
    1. Install the support bolt (A) from bolt hole.
    2. Install the support body (B) from front axle.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C).
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  4. Remove the ball joint after loosening the nut (A).
  5. Install the new ball joint and then tighten the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6 lb-ft)

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