TCM FB18-7 - Page 103

6. STEERING SYSTEM
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Fig. 6.15
Fig. 6.16
Fig. 6.17
Fig. 6.18
(2) Replacing the ball joint
① Securely x the ball joint with its connector held
in a vise.
② Loosen the lock nut of the ball joint, then
remove the ball joint.
③ Apply LOCTITE#271 to the threaded areas of
the connector and lock nut. Then install the ball
joint.
(3) Replacing the boot
① Hold the connector section in a vise.
Hold this section by vise
LOCK NUT
BALL JOINT
Hold this section.
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BOOT
BALL JOINT
BOOT
BALL JOINT
CONNECTOR
61 ± 2 mm
[2.4 ± 0.078 in.]
Apply LOCTITE#271
LOCK NUT
BOOT
CONNECTOR
BALL JOINT