Ball joint - lower - steering knuckle (page 3 of 3)

5. Remove 2 nuts securing ball joints to steering knuckle.

6. Break taper joints using LRT-54-027 and remove steering knuckle.
7. Remove tension collet from steering knuckle.
8. Remove drive shaft oil seal from axle casing.

Refit

1. Clean taper bores in steering knuckle and tension collet.
2. Fit tension collet into steering knuckle and tighten to 5 Nm (3.7 lbf.ft).
3. Clean ball joint tapers and taper seats.
4. Position steering knuckle to axle yoke. Fit upper ball joint nut and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lbf.ft). Fit lower ball joint nut and tighten to 135 Nm (100 lbf.ft).
5. Clean track rod and (if applicable) drag link tapers and taper seats.
6. Connect track rod and drag link to steering knuckle. Fit track rod and drag link nuts and tighten to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).
7. Clean mudshield and steering knuckle mating faces. Position mudshield, fit bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
8. Fit wheel hub. FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS, Wheel hub.