Front Upper Suspension Arm

SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM





(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.
(b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.98 N*m (10 kgf*cm, 8.7 in.*lbf) or less
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front suspension upper arm with a new one.
(c) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.