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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint
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  1. Install the ball stud to the lower control arm.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Ball Joint Retaining Nuts
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  2. Install the NEW ball stud bolts facing down, away from the ball stud.
    3. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
    • The fastener develops 2 N.m (18 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
  3. Install the NEW ball stud nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the NEW ball stud nuts to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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