Repair Procedures: Replacement
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the lower arm ball joint.
- Remove the ball joint assembly after loosening the bolt (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- Replace the ball joint assembly with a new one.
- Install in the reverse order of replacement.