Ball Joint

Ball Joint

Tie rod end ball joint starting torque 2.96 Nm (30 kg.cm, 2.18 lb-ft) or less




If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, check the play of the ball joint and replace if necessary.

Front Lower Arm
Measure the ball joint rotating torque.

Standard value 1 - 3.5 Nm (10 - 35 kgf.cm, 0.72 - 2.53 lb-ft)

NOTE: Measure torque using the special tool(09532-11600) and torque wrench at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after moving the ball joint stud 10 times at room temperature.





If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.

Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.

Rear Assist Arm

Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.

Specified torque 1 - 3 Nm (10 - 30 kgf.cm, 0.72 - 2.17 lb-ft)

NOTE: Measure a torque by using the special tool(09532-11600) and torque wrench, at the range of 0.5-2 rpm after moving the ball joint stud 10 times at room temperature.




If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper arm assembly.

Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.