Front Ball Joint: Installation

CAUTION:

For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).

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

Tightening Torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Connect the ball joint and front arm assembly.
NOTE: When tightening the castle nut, tighten the castle nut to the specified torque first, then tighten it further but within 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut.

Tightening Torque:

39 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
Insert a new cotter pin and secure the castle nut.
Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing.
CAUTION: Install the clamp - stabilizer bushing with the arrow mark facing the front of the vehicle.

Tightening Torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels.
Tightening Torque:

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