Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm

SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR UPPER NO.2 CONTROL ARM





(a) Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
(b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
3.4 N*m (35 kgf*cm, 2.5 in.*lbf) or less
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear upper No.2 control arm with a new one.
(c) Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.