:	Jan 5, 2005

: The bolt securing the toe link to the wheel knuckle must not be used more than 5 times. Mark the bolt head with a suitable centre punch.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the wheel and tire.

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Loosen the halfshaft retaining nut.

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Disconnect the toe link.   Remove the bolt.

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Release the parking brake cable from the lower arm.

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Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.

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Release the knuckle from the lower arm.   Remove the bolt.

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Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

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Using the special tool, remove the lower arm ball joint.   Support the wheel knuckle to give access to the lower ball joint.   Remove and discard the snap ring.

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: If the push in force is less than 17 kN the wheel knuckle must be replaced.   : Make sure the ball joint in installed from the chamfered side of the wheel knuckle. Using the special tool, install the lower arm ball joint.   Install the snap ring.

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Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.

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: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint. Connect the lower arm to the wheel knuckle.   Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

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Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.

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Secure the parking brake cable.

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: Do not use a bolt that has been installed more than 5 times. Check the bolt head for centre punch marks. A bolt head with 4 centre punch marks indicates the bolt has been installed 5 times and must be replaced. Connect the toe link.   Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).   Mark the bolt head with a centre punch, to indicate the number of times it has been used.

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Tighten the halfshaft retaining nut to 350 Nm (258 lb.ft).   Stake the nut to the halfshaft.

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Install the wheel and tire.

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Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.