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Front Lower Ball Joint: Installation

  1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 113 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 
    2. Connect the lower ball joint to the No. 1 lower suspension arm with the nut.
      1. Torque: 123 N.m (1,250 kgf.cm, 91 ft.lbf) 
    3. Install a new cotter pin.

    If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

  2. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Connect the tie rod end with the nut.
      1. Torque: 54 N.m (550 kgf.cm, 40 ft.lbf) 
    2. Install a new clip.

    If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

  3. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER 

    Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

    1. Torque: 118 N.m (1,200 kgf.cm, 87 ft.lbf) 
  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 
    1. Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 
  5. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT  )