Front Ball Joint: Installation

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Install the ball joint to the front axle housing.
CAUTION:
- Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
- Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
Fig 1: Identifying Ball Joint And Housing
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Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Install the ball joint into front arm.
1. Connect the ball joint to the front arm.
  Tightening torque:
  
  39 N.m (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
2. Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.
3. Insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
Install the stabilizer bracket.
NOTE: The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bracket With Bolts
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Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.