Spohn K6145T - Manual

Spohn Performance, Inc.
494 E Lincoln Ave Myerstown, PA 17067
1-888-365-6064 www.spohn.net
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Lower Ball Joint Instructions – Part # K6145T
NOTE: Also see diagrams and instructions shown on Page 2 of these instructions
1. With vehicle firmly supported under lower a-arm, remove tapered stud from steering
knuckle with suitable taper breaker tool (never strike knuckle with hammer) and
press ball joint out of lower a-arm with a suitable press tool. Examine ball joint
contact area of lower a-arm and make sure it is clean and free of cracks. Warning:
If any cracks or damage is found, the lower a-arm must be replaced! Failure to
replace a cracked or damaged lower a-arm may cause loss of steering ability
because the lower a-arm may break and cause the wheel to separate from the
vehicle.
2. Clean steering knuckle taper. Insert the new ball joint stud into the steering knuckle
by hand and check the fit of the stud taper to the knuckle. Stud should seat firmly
without rocking. Only threads should extend through the knuckle. If the parts do not
meet these requirements, either the steering knuckle is worn and needs
replacement, or incorrect parts are being used.
3. After examining the lower a-arm and the steering knuckle and verifying these parts
are reusable, proceed with installation by pressing ball joint squarely into the lower
a-arm until the shoulder of the ball joint is firmly seated against the lower a-arm. Do
Not exert pressing force on the cover plate of the ball joint. Never use a hammer to
drive the ball joint into the lower a-arm.
4. Press on the grease seal (dust boot).
5. Insert tapered stud of ball joint in steering knuckle and install the slotted nut. Torque
to 65-75 foot pounds. Note: If you have an aluminum steering knuckle then torque
nut to 50 foot pounds. When the low end of the torque specification has been
reached locate the cotter pin hole in stud and then continue to tighten until the first
available slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the stud. NEVER back off nut to align
cotter pin hole; always continue tightening to next available slot. Install and spread
the cotter pin.
6. Lubricate the ball joint through the grease fitting.
7. Check front end alignment and adjust if necessary. A check of wheel balance is also
recommended.