Ball Joint - Track Rod: Installation
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- Clean adjuster, clamps and track rod.
- Fit clamps to track rod and adjuster. Screw in adjuster and ball joint.
- Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
- Adjust length of track rod so that ball joint taper is centralized in steering knuckle.
- Fit track rod to steering knuckle and tighten nut to 80 Nm (59 INCH lbs.).
- Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .
- After check/adjustment of wheel alignment, ensure track rod adjuster clamp bolts are tightened. Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).