Installation Procedure

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Install the upper ball joint (1) to the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Upper Ball Joint
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the upper ball joint retaining bolts (2) and stud (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Upper Ball Joint, Retaining Bolts & Stud
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Install the nut (1) retaining the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use the J 44664 (2) in order to tighten the joint.
Tighten

Tighten the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle nut to 200 N.m (147 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Nut Retaining Upper Ball Joint Using J 44664
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Install the bracket (7) to the axle.
Install the bolt (8) and nut (2) retaining the bracket to the axle.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt and nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the bolt (4) retaining the brake hose bracket (3) to the axle.
Tighten

Tighten the brake hose bracket retaining bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 4: Installing Bracket, Bolt, Nut & Brake Hose
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