Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- 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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.