Ball Joint Replacement: Procedure
- 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)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). - 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)
NOTE: Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle. - Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
- Install the support bolt (A) from bolt hole.
- Install the support body (B) from front axle.
- Tighten the bolt (C).
- Remove the ball joint after loosening the nut (A).
- 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)