Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Important: Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.

Install the lower ball joint and the nut to the knuckle.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 103 N.m (76.0 lb ft). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.
Install a NEW cotter pin to the ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
Install the lower control arm to the ball joint.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint
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Install the bolt (3) and the 2 nuts (1,2).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts and the bolt to 89 N.m (65.6 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Measure the alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.