Reassembling left spindle

[jb59]

Hope someone can help with advice as I am struggling. Replaced the cv half shaft, wheel bearing and hub, rotor, and pads on wifes car. Is there an order that the different components are to be reattached to the spindle? I cant seem to get everything lined up (ball joint, tie rod, cv shaft, strut, etc... thanks for any advice on this. jb

[tmontague]

Attach the ball joint last. The CV axle can be remove and re installed by simply disconnecting the ball joint and turning the steering wheel. Just be careful not to clip the boot on the CV joint

[jb59]

this is my first time dealing with suspension parts......but the bottom of the ball joint does not fit evenly in the socket of the arm. Is this acceptable? I think I know why the ball joint is offered with the arm now. thanks, jb