FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball Joint

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the ball joint into housing.

Tightening torque (Bolt):

50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.

2. Connect the ball joint to transverse link.

Tightening torque (Castle nut):

40 N·m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)

3. Tighten the castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut. Then, insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.

4. Install the front wheels.