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Front Ball Joint: Installation

Install the ball joint into the housing - front axle.

CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.

Before tightening, make sure the bottom surface of the housing - 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.
1. Connect the ball joint to the front arm.
  Tightening torque:
  
  39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
2. Further tighten the castle nut 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 front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)