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Front Suspension






Fastener Tightening Specifications





1 Always replace

2 Only replace the bolt for armored equipped vehicles

3 Coat the bolt and the hole in the wheel bearing housing with grease before installing

4 Raise the wheel bearing housing before tightening. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to Control Position to Tighten Bolts ] Front Suspension.

5 If the component is not replaced, remove the locking compound from the ball joint threads first.

6 Tighten in a diagonal sequence

7 Remove and install the bolts evenly

8 Tighten the bolt an additional 180 degrees when the vehicle is resting on its wheels