Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
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 per 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.0 - 2.5 Nm (9 - 22 inch lbs.)