Ball Joint, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Tighten nuts -arrows-.
NOTE:
Tighten the nuts -arrows- in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
-- Tighten drive axle bolt onto the wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE BOLT, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .