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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the upper ball joint to the upper control arm.
  2. Install the upper ball joint to upper control arm mounting bolts and nuts. Tighten the upper ball joint to upper control arm mounting nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
  3. Remove the steering knuckle support.
  4. Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  5. Install the upper ball joint retaining nut. Tighten the upper ball joint retaining nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).
  6. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten the nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter a pin through the upper ball joint stud. Bend the pin m ends flat against the nut flats.
  7. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector.
  8. Install the upper ball joint grease fitting.
  9. Using a grease gun, grease the upper ball joint until grease appears at the upper ball joint grease seal.
  10. Install the tire and wheel.
  11. Remove the safety stands from the lower control arm.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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