Lower Ball Joint

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel.

NOTE: When installing the front wheel, tighten it to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).

2. Remove the brake caliper by doing the following.
a. Remove the two bolts and caliper.

NOTE: When installing the calipers, tighten the bolts to 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.).

b. Support the brake caliper securely.

3. Disconnect the tie rod end from the lower ball joint.
a. Remove the clip and nut.

NOTE: When installing the clip and nut, tighten the nut to 87 Nm (64 ft. lbs.).





b. Using the 09610 - 20012 SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the lower ball joint.

4. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm after doing the following.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

NOTE: When installing, tighten the nut to 127 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).





b. Using the 09628 - 62011 SST, remove the lower ball joint.

5. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle after removing the two bolts and lower ball joint.

NOTE: When installing the knuckle, tighten the bolts to 113 Nm (83 ft. lbs.).

6. Inspect the ball joint for rotation condition by following these procedures.





a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth five times, before installing the nut.





b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the fifth turn. The turning torque 0.1 - 2.0 Nm (0.9 - 17 inch lbs.).

NOTE: Check for unusual resistance or looseness as you turn the torque wrench.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.