FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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INSPECTION
1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
a. Flip the ball joint stud back and 4 - 5 times before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Turning torque is 1.0 - 2.5 Nm (1 - 21.7 inch lbs.)