Front Suspension

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





a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth five 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 fifth turn.
Turning torque: 1.0 - 3.5 Nm (9 - 31 inch lbs.).