FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the front lower ball joint to the front suspension lower arm with the castle nut.
   

   Torque:

   162 N*m{ 1,650 kgf*cm , 120 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Ensure that the thread and taper are free of oil, etc.

2. Install a new clip to the front lower ball joint.
   

   NOTICE:

   Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

1. Install the front suspension lower arm and side rail plate with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   Bolt 1:

   204 N*m{ 2,080 kgf*cm , 150 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt 2:

   86 N*m{ 877 kgf*cm , 63 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt 3:

   50 N*m{ 510 kgf*cm , 37 ft.*lbf }

2. Temporarily tighten the bolt, washer and nut.
   

3. Install the front lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   120 N*m{ 1,220 kgf*cm , 89 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the 2 nuts.
   

   Torque:

   84 N*m{ 856 kgf*cm , 62 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

1. Fully tighten the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber while holding the nut.
   

   Torque:

   157 N*m{ 1,600 kgf*cm , 116 ft.*lbf }

1. Remove the clip and the castle nut.
   

2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.
   

   SST

   09628-00011  
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Hang SST with a string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
      
   2. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
      
   3. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      
   4. Do not damage the steering knuckle.
      

1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor front from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   HINT:

   Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.

1. Remove the nut and separate the front suspension lower arm from the height control sensor link sub-assembly front.
   

1. Install the front wheel.
   

   Torque:

   103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
   

3. Remove the front wheel.
   

4. Jack up the front suspension lower arm placing a wooden block in between. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.
   

1. Fully tighten the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber while holding the nut.
   

   Torque:

   157 N*m{ 1,600 kgf*cm , 116 ft.*lbf }

1. Fully tighten the bolt on the front of the front suspension lower arm.
   

   Torque:

   135 N*m{ 1,380 kgf*cm , 100 ft.*lbf }

2. Fully tighten the installation nut of the lower arm No.2 bracket sub-assembly.
   

   Torque:

   113 N*m{ 1,150 kgf*cm , 83 ft.*lbf }

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }