INSTALLATION
Removal / installation
| 1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT |
Install the front lower ball joint to the front lower suspension arm with the nut.
- NOTICE:
- Ensure that the thread and taper are free of oil or other foreign matter.
- Torque:
- 162 N*m{ 1,650 kgf*cm , 120 ft.*lbf }
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.
| 2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM |
Install the front lower suspension 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 }
Temporarily tighten the bolt, washer, and nut.

- HINT:
- Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle.
Install the front lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

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