Front Ball Joint: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Insert the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud. - Install the ball joint into front arm.
Tightening torque (castle nut):
Front arm:
45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
- Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut. Then, insert a new cotter pin and bend it around the castle nut.
- Install the stabilizer bracket.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
- Install the front wheels.