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Fig. 30: Upper Ball Joint Separation 11. Remove the upper ball joint nut. 12. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using tool 9360 (2). 13. Remove the knuckle (3) from the vehicle. 14. Remove the hub/bearing (if needed). See REMOVAL. INSTALLATION KNUCKLE 1. Install the hub/bearing (if removed from the knuckle). See INSTALLATION. 2. Install the knuckle to the vehicle. 3. Install the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn. 4. Install the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn. NOTE: Inspect the seal side surface of the upper ball joint, lower ball joint & outer CAUTION: The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing into the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove dirt and
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro
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