Lower Ball Joint

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Montero and Montero Sport

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Apply upward pressure to the lower control arm with a jack or an adjustable stand.

   CAUTION
   Do not disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle unless the lower control arm has a stand or a jack under it.

3. Remove the ball joint stud nut/stud from the steering knuckle.
4. Remove the ball joint retaining nuts/bolts and the ball joint from the arm

   To install:

5. Install the lower ball joint on the control arm. Torque the ball joint retaining nuts/bolts to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm).
6. Install the ball stud to the knuckle. Torque the nut to 108 ft. lbs. (147 Nm) and a new cotter pin.
7. Lubricate the ball joint with a grease gun.
8. Check and adjust the alignment if necessary.