Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
2.
Pack the interior of the new ball joint boot (B) and the lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease:
Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
3.
Install the ball joint boot (A) using the driver.
4.
The ball joint boot must not have a gap at the ball joint boot installation sections (B).
5.
After installing the ball joint boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination.
6.
Wipe the ball pin tapered section if necessary.
2.
Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
Except Type-R
1.
Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
2.
Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
3.
Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque.
4.
Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE: Bend the cotter pin as shown.
Type-R
1.
Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
2.
Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
3.
Install the castle nut (B).
NOTE: Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
