Vibe L4-1.8L VIN L (2003)
Important: If you are replacing the steering knuckle, continue with this procedure.
14. Remove the front wheel bearing and the disc brake shield.
15. Remove the steering knuckle cotter pin (5) and the ball stud nut (4).
16. Use the J 24319-B, or equivalent, in order to remove the ball joint (3) from the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice
Important: Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
1. Install the ball joint (3) and the nut (4) to the steering knuckle (2).
Tighten the nut to 103 Nm (76.0 ft. lbs.). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.
2. Install a NEW cotter pin (5) to the ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
3. Install the front wheel bearing and the disc brake shield to the steering knuckle.
Important: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts.
4. Install the following components to the lower side of the strut assembly:
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The steering knuckle
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The 2 bolts
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The 2 nuts
Important: Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
5. Install the outer tie rod and the nut to the steering knuckle.
