Front Ball Joint: Installation
CAUTION:
- For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- 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:
- Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
- Before tightening, make sure the lower side of front axle housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.
- Be careful not to damage the boot of the joint.
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 bend it around 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. Refer 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)
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight lane keep assist function): Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL(VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .