Passport EX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
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Inspect screw/taper area of ball for damage.
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If any defects are found by the inspections, replace the ball joint assembly with a new one.
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After moving the ball joint 4 or 5 times, attach nut the measure the preload.
Starting torque: 0.5 - 6.4 Nm (0.4 - 4.7 ft. lbs.)
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If the limits specified are exceeded, replace the ball joint assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install lower ball joint.
2. Install bolt.
3. Install nut and tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 116 Nm (85 ft. lbs.)
4. Install ball joint nut, then tighten it to the specified torque with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 147 Nm (108 ft. lbs.)