Ball Joint: Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
NOTE:
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
-- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
-- Tighten drive axle bolt onto the wheel hub.. Refer to THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .