Ball Joint

FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

Torque wrench to the front lower arm ball joint.






Measure the starting torque.

Front lower arm starting torque 18 Nm {1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft-lbf} max.

Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Measure the rotational torque.

If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.

Front lower arm rotational torque 1.2-2.2 Nm {13-22 kgf-cm, 11-19 in-lbf} max.

FRONT UPPER ARM INSPECTION

Rotate the ball joint five times. Measure the rotational torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.






If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component.

Front upper arm ball joint rotation torque 1.5 Nm {15 kgf-cm, 13 in-lbf} max.