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Ball Joint - Track Rod: Installation

  1. Clean adjuster, clamps and track rod.
  2. Fit clamps to track rod and adjuster. Screw in adjuster and ball joint.
  3. Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
  4. Adjust length of track rod so that ball joint taper is centralized in steering knuckle.
  5. Fit track rod to steering knuckle and tighten nut to 80 Nm (59 INCH lbs.).
  6. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
  7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  8. Check and, if necessary, adjust wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .
  9. After check/adjustment of wheel alignment, ensure track rod adjuster clamp bolts are tightened. Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
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