Front Ball Joint: Installation

Install the ball joint into the housing assembly - front axle.

CAUTION:

Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the housing assembly - front axle and the stepped section of ball joint are in contact.

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Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Install the ball joint into front arm assembly.
1. Connect the ball joint to the front arm assembly.
  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 clamp - stabilizer bushing.
CAUTION: Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.

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Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the under cover COMPL - front.
Tightening torque:

Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT UNDER COVER .
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88. ft-lb)