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Installation Procedure

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  1. Loosely install the new upper ball joint (2) into the upper control arm (7).
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Ball Joint
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  2. Remove the temporary support from the steering knuckle (5).
  3. Align and install the upper ball joint (2) to the steering knuckle (3).
  4. Install the upper control arm nut (4) finger tight.
  5. Install the upper ball joint service kit bolts (6) and nuts (4). Refer to ball joint kit for torque specifications.
  6. Torque the upper control arm nut (4) to specifications.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper control arm nut (4) to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).

    Important:  Never loosen the control arm nut in order to align the cotter pin slot. You may over-torque the control arm nut up to 1/6 of a turn.

  7. Install a new upper control arm cotter pin (3).
  8. Remove the floor jack from under the shock absorber seat.
  9. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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