Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the steering knuckle (5) to the vehicle.
- Align and install the lower ball joint (7) to the steering knuckle (5).
- Install the lower ball joint nut.
Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
Important: Never loosen the ball joint nut in order to align the cotter pin bolt. You may over-torque the ball joint nut up to 1/6 of a turn.
- Install a new lower ball joint cotter pin.
- Align and install the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Install the upper ball joint nut.
Tighten
Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).
- Install a new upper ball joint cotter pin.
- Install the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower bolts or nuts to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the jack stand supporting the lower control arm.
- Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
- Install the outer tie rod end nut (2).
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod end nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Install a new cotter pin (3) to the outer tie rod end (1).
- Install the wheel hub and bearing (4) from the steering knuckle (1). Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
- Lower the vehicle.