Ball Joint: Installation

1. Install the ball joint COMPL to the front axle housing.
   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 front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint COMPL are in contact.

   Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

   Tightening torque: 

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

2. Install the ball joint COMPL into the arm COMPL front.
   1. Connect the ball joint COMPL to the arm COMPL front.

      Tightening torque: 

      39 N.m (4.0 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 the castle nut.
   3. Insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
3. Install the under cover front.

   Tightening torque: 

   18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

4. Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.

Tightening torque: 

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