Torque specs 98 subaru outback lower ball joint?

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2026-03-06 15:55

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INSTALLATION

1) Install ball joint onto housing.

Torque (Bolt):

49±10 N·m (5.0±1.0 kg-m, 36±7 ft-lb)

CAUTION:

Do not apply grease to tapered portion of ball

stud.

2) Connect ball joint to transverse link.

Torque (Castle nut):

39 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)

3) Retighten castle nut further within 60° until a

slot in castle nut is aligned with the hole of ball stud

end, then insert new cotter pin and bend it around

castle nut.

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