Removing
Remove the steering knuckle assembly with the hub.
Using a screwdriver, remove the boot.
Remove the cotter pin and unscrew the nut.
Using the special tool, remove the ball joint.
Examination
Before installing the nut, shake the ball joint shaft from side to side 5 times.
Pic. 4.32. Checking the ball joint
Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously (one revolution in 3–5 s) and take the reading on the fifth turn (pic. 4.32).
Scroll torque: 0.98 - 3.43 Nm.
Installation
Install the ball joint and tighten the nut.
Tightening torque: 103 Nm.
Install a new pin.
Using the special tool and a hammer, install the new boot.
Note. Align the holes for the speed sensor (ABS) in the anther and knuckle.
Install the steering knuckle assembly with the hub.
After installation, check the operation of the speed sensors (ABS) and the angle of the front wheels.