1. Insert the ball joint into housing.
CAUTION:
Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
2. Install the ball joint into front arm.
Tightening torque (Castle nut):
39 N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
3. Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut. Then, insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
4. 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.
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(1) |
Front side of vehicle |
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
5. Install the front wheels.