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Upper & Lower Ball Joints: Installation

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  1. Install new ball joint using bolts and nuts in place of rivets. Tighten upper and lower ball joint mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  at end of article.
  2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT tighten ball joint stud nuts more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole.
  3. Lubricate ball joints and tie rods with grease. Check and adjust ride height. See Figure and Figure . Check front end alignment as necessary. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT article.
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