Lower Ball Joint Replacement - Acura Integra 1998 Service Manual

Lower Ball Joint Replacement
7 . I n s t a l l t h e b r a k e c a l i p e r w i t h t h e c a l i p e r b r a c k e t
mounting bolts.
Install the brake hose with the brake hose mounting
bolts.
CAUTION: Bo careful not to twist the hose more
than ngcsssary.
BRAKE HOSE
MOUNNNG BOLTS
CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS
12 x 1.25 mm
108 N.m (11.0 kgf m,80 lbtftl
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lnstall a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.
Installthe wheel with the wheel nuts
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
FRONT WHEEL
WHE€L NUT
1 2 x 1 . 5 m m
108 N.m {11.0 kgf.m,80 lbtft)
22 x 1.5 mm
181 N.m 118.5 kgt m, 134 lbl.ftl
Replace.
NOTE: After tightening, us€ a drift to
stake the spindle nut shoulder against
the driveshaft.
11. Check the tront wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see page l8-4).
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5 .
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-11).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
C h e c k t h e b o o t f o r d e t e r i o r a t i o n a n d d a m a g e ,
replace if necessary.
Install the special tools on the ball joint and tighten
the castle nut.
P o s i t i o n t h e s p e c i a l t o o l s o v e r t h e b a l l j o i n t a s
shown then set the assembly in a vise. Press the
ball joint out of the knuckle.
07JAF - SH20200
P l a c e t h e b a l l j o i n t i n p o s i t i o n b y h a n d .
Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown,
then press the ball joint in.
BALL JOINT INSTALLER BASE
07965 - 5800200
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7 .
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18-17