Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Installation

INSTALLATION

1) Insert the ball joint into housing.

Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 N-m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.


2) Install the ball joint into front arm.

Tightening torque (castle nut):
Front arm:
45 N-m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

3) Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut. Then, insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
4) Install the stabilizer bracket.

Tightening torque:
25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

5) Install the front wheels.