Vibe FWD L4-1.8L (2010)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the 2 nuts (1, 2) and the bolt (3).
3. Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
4. Remove the cotter pin (5) from the ball joint stud.
5. Remove the nut (4) from the ball joint stud.
6. Use the appropriate ball joint remover in order to remove the ball joint (3) from the knuckle (2).
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
Note: Do not loosen the nut (4) in order to insert the cotter pin (5).
1. Install the ball joint (3) and the nut to the knuckle (2). If the vehicle has the 1.8L VIN 8 engine, tighten the nut to 103 Nm (76.0 lb ft). If the
vehicle has the 2.4L VIN 0 engine, tighten the nut to 123 Nm (91 lb ft). With either engine, tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to
insert the cotter pin.
2. Install a NEW cotter pin to the ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
3. Install the ball joint to the lower control arm.