Ball Joint, Removing And Installing: 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.
-- Install the control arm. Refer to CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .