FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- HINT:
- ·
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
·The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
43340A
1.INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
a.
Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
- NOTICE:
-
Do not overtighten the vise.
b.
Install the front lower ball joint assembly to the front axle assembly with the nut.
- Torque:
- 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- NOTICE:
-
Do not apply lubricants to the ball joint stud taper and threads.
c.
Install a new cotter pin.
- NOTICE:
-
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2.INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY