Front Ball Joint: Installation

Install the ball joint onto housing.

Tightening torque (Bolt):

50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

IMPORTANT: Do not apply grease to tapered portion of ball stud.

Connect the ball joint to transverse link.

Tightening torque (Castle nut):

40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)

Retighten the castle nut further within 60° until a slot in castle nut is aligned with the hole in ball stud end, then insert a new cotter pin and bend it around castle nut.

Install the front wheel.