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Ball Joint - Track Rod: Installation

  1. Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns noted in remove.
  2. Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
  3. Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
  4. Fit ball joint to steering arm, fit new nut and tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs). See Fig 1.
    CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle clamps are aligned.
  5. Fig 1: Locating Track Rod & Ball Joint Pinch Bolts
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  6. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs).
  7. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
  8. Check and adjust front wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
    WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts are tightened to the correct torque on completion of the front wheel alignment check.