Service Procedure

INSPECTION - NUT TORQUE
(To Be Performed On Both Sides)

3. Utilizing a clicker type torque wrench set at 60 Nm (44 lb. ft.) and while attempting to tighten lower ball stud nut, determine which of the following conditions exists and proceed as required:

A.) Torque Wrench Clicks Prior To Nut Rotation [Nut torqued to more than 60 Nm (44 lb. ft.) as installed]

I. Reset torque wrench to between 95 Nm (70 lb. ft.) to 112 Nm (83 lb. ft.) Tighten ball joint nut until wrench clicks.

8. NO GAP: (Ball stud IS NOT seated in knuckle)

Replace knuckle and lower ball stud following applicable Service Manual Procedure, Section 3C-3, Front suspension. Check and adjust wheel alignment and toe-in after new knuckle and lower ball stud is installed. Proceed to Step 10.

OR

GAP: (Ball stud is seated in knuckle)

Tighten nut and torque to between 95 Nm (70 lb. ft.) to 112 Nm (83 lb. ft.), then tighten nut enough to align slot in nut with hole in ball stud and install new cotter pin. Nut rotation to align cotter pin hole is not to exceed one flat (60 degrees).