Rear Suspension

BALL JOINT INSPECTION
Inspect ball joint for rotation condition, as follows:





a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.





b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Turning torque:
No. 1 lower suspension arm: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).
No. 2 lower suspension arm: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).