FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front Lower

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.
Torque: 0.8 - 3.4 Nm (7.4 - 30 inch lbs.)