Front Ball Joint: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. 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 (aluminum type):

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)

Front arm (steel type):

39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 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.
NOTE: The stabilizer bracket has a set orientation. Install it with the arrow mark facing the upper side of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bracket
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Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.