Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
Important: Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
- Install the lower ball joint and the nut to the knuckle.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 103 N.m (76.0 lb ft). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.
- Install a NEW cotter pin to the ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
- Install the lower control arm to the ball joint.
- Install the bolt (3) and the 2 nuts (1,2).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts and the bolt to 89 N.m (65.6 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Measure the alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.