Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Installation

INSTALLATION

1) Insert the ball joint into housing.

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

Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 Nm (5.10 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

2) Install the ball joint into front arm.

Tightening torque (Castle nut):
39 Nm (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 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.

NOTE:
The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.





Tightening torque:
25 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

5) Install the front wheels.