RM3660EC _53 Suspension _080764 FRONT SUSPENSION _0392684 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT A

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

Hide 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:
133 N*m (1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:
·

Do not apply lubricants to the ball joint stud taper and threads.

·

Remove any foreign matter from the contact surface of the steering knuckle and ball joint stud taper.




c.

Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

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