Ball Joint: Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Install the ball joint -1- into the wheel bearing housing -2- as far as the contact surface -arrows-.
NOTE:
If the ball joint -1- is not inserted up to the contact surface -arrows- then the threaded connection on the wheel bearing housing -2- could get damaged.
Tightening specifications, refer to TRACK CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT, GUIDE LINK AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR OVERVIEW .
-- Install the control arm. Refer to TRACK CONTROL ARM .
-- Tighten wheel. .
-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .