Rear Suspension

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

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 5th turn.

Turning torque: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).