Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
NOTE: When installing wheel spindle to knuckle, coat their mating surfaces with sealant.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110 or equivalent.
Tightening Torque for wheel spindle: 50 Nm (36.5 ft. lbs.)
1. Remove grease, old sealant and dusts from mating surfaces of knuckle cap and knuckle to clean, apply water tight sealant to cap mating surface
evenly, and install cap to knuckle.
"B": Water Tight Sealant 99000-31090 or equivalent.
2. Bending ball stud split pin.
After tightening ball stud castle nut, bend split pin so that it is in close contact with stud head or castle nut as shown. Also, be sure to insert its bent
end so that its projection ("A" in figure) is made as small as possible.
Tightening Torque (a): 58 Nm (42 ft. lbs.)